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CHAPTER 8

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I hopped off the transport at the edge of the Lawson Estate, my heart heavy. Now that I’d signed the blood-contract with Logan, it was time to collect. I hadn't sold my soul to an outcast for nothing; Ruth’s life depended on my father keeping his word.

The heavy iron gates hummed with a low-frequency silver ward. I rang the bell, my fingers trembling.

Inside, Evelyn was reclined on a velvet chaise, delicately sipping a tea infused with wolfsbane to sharpen her senses. She looked up, a thin, pre
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    I walked into the chamber and pulled the ceremonial furs over my shoulders. I knew Logan was doing this for a reason. He wanted to parade me before the High Alphas to cement my status as his Luna. I had to get used to the weight of the crown sooner or later.Once I finished my war paint and adjusted the silver ornaments in my hair, we headed to the gathering. The ritual dinner was unlike any pack meet I’d attended. The air was thick with the scent of ancient bloodlines and power. Everyone moved with a predatory grace, speaking in low, measured tones."High Alpha Pierce, your presence honors us." Two elder wolves in dark tunics approached, bowing their heads slightly.Logan didn't look down on them the way he did with common rogues. They must be his territorial allies. They spoke about border patrols and silver mines with a relaxed confidence that showed true mutual respect.I found a stone bench and focused on the roasted meats and fermented nectar, trying to stay invisible. That’s wh

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    “Why the long face? What just crawled out of your fur? Who was that girl?” Paige Collins asked as she slammed her leather satchel onto the table and claimed the seat the Mooney pup had just fled.“Just a nuisance trying to mark territory that isn't hers. She thought she could provoke me for no reason.” I waited until Cindy was well clear of the tavern before I leaned in, keeping my voice low. “She had a lot to say about my status.”“Oh, I get it now. Before, you were mated to Logan Pierce—the outcast, the ghost without a pack. But now? Now the whole Citadel knows he’s the Alpha of Pierce Holdings. Do you have any idea how much weight that title carries in the Shifter world? Logan is prime Alpha blood—strong, lethal, and drowning in resources. Every high-ranking pack in the territories has been trying to bait him into a political union for years, but he’s been like ice. No interest in females, no interest in a permanent bond. The she-wolves who spent seasons tracking him eventually jus

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    "Is that the Moon-Spire?" I asked, turning toward the jagged silhouette of the Southern citadel. My eyes wouldn't stop tracing the glowing crystals embedded in its ancient stone.Ever since I was a pup dreaming of the Great Hunt, I wanted to see where the First Alpha fell. Logan watched me, his gaze softer than the silver moonlight, before he pulled my freezing hands to his mouth to warm them with his breath."We’ll track that way tomorrow if you want a closer look," he promised.The mountain wind cut through my furs, making me shiver. Logan didn't say another word; he just looped a heavy arm around my shoulders and tucked me inside his thick winter cloak. We walked the perimeter of the outpost like that, our laughter echoing off the pines.I was still buzzing when we finally reached the dens for the night. I collapsed onto the pile of soft furs, limbs sprawled, recounting every relic we’d seen in the Citadel’s hall."I expected the Fang of Fenris to be massive. It looked like a norma

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    Jason Miller didn't have the scent to track Logan Pierce. He’d only come to the Citadel to secure an alliance with a more dominant house and to sniff out the identity of the male who had unified the Southern territories. He had even brought a rare obsidian carving from the elder mountains as a peace offering.When he finally caught a clear view of the High Alpha, his jaw nearly hit the stone floor. It turned out that the legendary Logan Pierce was the same "runt" who had fixed Brooke’s fences—the one I had laughed at. And the Luna at his side was none other than Brooke Lawson herself. My stomach curdled, and the bourbon tasted like ash. I realized then that my chance of ever reclaiming her or finding peace was buried under the weight of Logan’s shadow."High Alpha, a thousand blessings on your bond," I muttered when they finally patrolled past the guest tables. Logan paused, his golden eyes sweeping over me with a terrifyingly calm dominance. He clicked his glass against mine, his smi

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    “The vault is wide open for a High Alpha like Logan. Every garment in that glass sanctuary is from the ‘Eternal Bond’ collection, stitched by the finest omegas in the Citadel using moon-spun silk.”Mr. Jarvis chirped as he saw me hesitate. I looked at the shimmering fabric and immediately felt a knot of guilt in my stomach; in our pack’s hierarchy, a dress like that cost enough to feed an entire border outpost for a year. I quickly turned my gaze toward the simpler racks, trying to stay grounded.There were hundreds of masterpieces to sift through. I began to feel overwhelmed, wishing the options were less perfect so the choice would be easier. After four long hours of lace and silk, a firm knock sounded on the heavy oak door. Logan stepped into the lounge, his presence filling the room with a dominant warmth.“So little patience, High Alpha!” Mr. Jarvis teased, though he clearly understood the hunger in Logan's eyes.“You were out of my sight so long I feared the silk had swallowed m

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    "I've never been on a vessel this grand," I admitted, my voice catching as the sky-ship leveled out above the clouds. Logan didn't pull away; he draped a heavy arm over my shoulders, his scent of rain and mountain air anchoring me. "You’ll need to get used to the view, Brooke. This is how the High Alpha’s mate travels." I didn't answer him. I couldn't. I just stared out at the silver mist, my heart a tangled mess of fear and longing. I had agreed to return to the Citadel, but the thought of the cage waiting for me made my pulse race with a frantic, trapped energy.The bells were chiming eleven when our transport finally touched down at the edge of the Shifter Citadel. Logan didn't lead me toward the Pierce Compound; instead, he stopped at the gates of the Lawson Estate. "Wait for me in the den, or find your furs and rest," he murmured, his golden eyes darkening with a lethal focus. "The Holdings has a leak I need to plug before the moon sets." I bit my lip, watching him go. He was Gas

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    Logan had quietly covered the blood-debt for the specialized healer to ensure Ruth’s safety.Three weeks later, the scent of antiseptic finally faded as I packed Ruth’s meager belongings and helped her step out from the stone arches of Bayview Medical Center."Ruth, the Harbor View Apartment has pl

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