ログインAs soon as Trent realized that they had lost contact with the other car carrying Zora, he felt his chest tighten. This time it wasn't a gut feeling, but it was obvious that something was going on.The two guards in the front seat had gone rigid, their training kicking in. The driver kept both hands on the wheel.Then Trent saw it. A figure standing in the road ahead, barely visible in the darkness. Just standing there, watching them."There." He pointed.Brandon leaned forward, squinting. "Who is that?""I do not know." Trent reached for the door handle. "But I am going to find out.""Wait, maybe we should—"Trent never heard the rest of Brandon's sentence. Thick smoke suddenly erupted around their car, billowing up from nowhere and everywhere at once. It poured through the vents, seeped under the doors, filled the interior in seconds."Duck!" Trent shouted. "It is wolfsbane!"The guards immediately dropped down, trying to avoid breathing in the toxic smoke. Brandon covered his nose a
As soon as Trent realized that they had lost contact with the other car carrying Zora, he felt his chest tighten. This time it wasn't a gut feeling, but it was obvious that something was going on.The two guards in the front seat had gone rigid, their training kicking in. The driver kept both hands on the wheel.Then Trent saw it. A figure standing in the road ahead, barely visible in the darkness. Just standing there, watching them."There." He pointed.Brandon leaned forward, squinting. "Who is that?""I do not know." Trent reached for the door handle. "But I am going to find out.""Wait, maybe we should—"Trent never heard the rest of Brandon's sentence. Thick smoke suddenly erupted around their car, billowing up from nowhere and everywhere at once. It poured through the vents, seeped under the doors, and filled the interior in seconds."Duck!" Trent shouted. "It is wolfsbane!"The guards immediately dropped down, trying to avoid breathing in the toxic smoke. Brandon covered his no
Claire's mind drifted to what her new life would be like. Living in Trent's territory, being with Brandon every day, the man she just met."Do you think the pack members..." She paused as she swallowed hard before speaking again. "Will they accept me?""They will follow Brandon's lead. If he vouches for you, they will welcome you."Claire nodded, finding comfort in that. Through the front windshield, she could still see the taillights of Trent and Brandon's car ahead of them. Brandon was so close yet felt impossibly far away. She wanted to be in that car with him, wanted to see his face, hear his voice.The road curved sharply, and their driver slowed down to navigate the turn."How much longer until we reach the territory?" Claire asked one of the guards."About forty minutes, miss," the guard in the passenger seat replied without turning around.The car ahead of them suddenly slowed down. Claire leaned forward, trying to see what was happening."What is going on?" Zora asked, her vo
It was dark and Trent decided it was time for him to return to his pack, so he walked over to the Alpha King."Alpha King." Trent approached with Zora at his side. "Thank you for the invitation. It was an honor to be here.""The honor was mine, Alpha Trent." Alexander extended his hand and Trent shook it firmly. "I hope you will consider what we discussed.""I will," Trent assured him. "We should be heading back to our territory. I still have a wedding to plan."Alexander smiled at that. "Of course. Congratulations again on the upcoming ceremony." He turned to Zora. "Luna Zora, it was a pleasure.""Thank you, Alpha King." Zora bowed her head respectfully."Be careful on your journey home." Alexander's tone became more serious. "And remember what we discussed, Trent. Trust your instincts but do not act rashly.""I will keep that in mind."They said their final goodbyes and Trent felt relief wash over him as they headed toward the exit.Brandon fell into step behind them, silent as alwa
Claire and Brandon were given some privacy to talk, and this time, Brandon couldn't hold it anymore as he kissed her softly. Finally, he was with his mate and they would be together forever.Claire and Brandon got into two separate cars. Claire had taken the same car with Zora, but the ladies were seated at the back while two guards took the front.Trent and Brandon occupied the other car. Trent had made this sitting arrangement that way because he knew that it would be difficult for Brandon to be alert if he sat with Claire, knowing how much the mate bond could control one.Claire watched through the tinted window as Brandon's car moved forward. Her heart was still racing from everything that had happened. She had actually done it. Left everything behind for him."You are quiet," Zora said beside her.Claire turned away from the window. "Just thinking.""About Brandon?""About everything." Claire tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. "I cannot believe I actually did that. My father
The banquet hall was already filled with guests when Trent and Zora arrived. The moment they stepped through the large glass door, conversations seemed to pause, heads turning in their direction.Trent felt it immediately, that shift in the atmosphere. The last time he had been here, the stares had been different. Their eyes were filled with hatred and disgust but this time around, the look in their eyss was differentThey looked at him like he was above them, a king with envy and rage in their eyes.He could see it in the way they watched him, in the slight tightening of their jaws, the forced smiles that did not quite reach their eyes. They were not looking at him with disgust anymore. They were looking at him like he was a threat."Alpha Trent, Luna Zora." A voice called out and an older Alpha approached, his hand extended. "What a pleasure to see you again."Trent shook his hand, recognizing him as Alpha Marcus from the eastern territories. The same man who had barely acknowledged







