LOGIN“I…” He said hesitantly then cleared his throat. “May I walk you back?”I couldn’t help but raise my eyebrows in question. It hadn’t been a command or threat, there was no malice behind it. It almost seemed hopeful, pleading.I nodded and he held out his arm for me to take. It was an interesting ges
Lyra’s POVI spent the next day walking around the grounds and speaking to its inhabitants.Attendants, pack members, and anyone else I could find. The few who would speak to me without disgust were more than happy to talk about their pack and those that were hesitant. I asked them questions of ever
Lyra’s POVI was in the library again the next day, enjoying my solitude that Kael was giving me while I healed.I didn’t know how long it would last, but I intended to make use of every second.I had chosen two books to bring back to my room for my research, one was about pack law and the other abo
“Griffin, I’m glad you were reunited with Lyra.” She said sweetly. “I’m happy for you but why have you never mentioned her before?”Because before she had been an insignificant part of my past that would have taken away from the man I had introduced to that place. But I couldn’t let Karina know that
Griffin’s POV“Lyra?” I said immediately. “I had no idea you were…it’s so good to see you!”I lurched forward and pulled her into a hug enthusiastically.Unsurprisingly, she didn’t hug me back and instead awkwardly patted my back.I knew that Kael’s new mate was a girl named Lyra, but I had no idea
Lyra’s POVI was completely frozen in shock at her words.There were countless stories and rumors from every territory about the Reaper King, some wildly exaggerated or conflicting, but there was one thing in every story that was always the same: how he took the throne.In every single version, Kael
Kael’s POVI didn’t mean to be at her door, truly I didn’t. But my wolf wanted to be close to her after it felt her distress. I had tossed and turned until I finally gave in and spent the rest of the night by her door.A precaution, I kept telling myself, nothing more.I planned to be gone before sh
I slammed my head back into the pillow behind me, feeling every confusing thought and emotion like a weight on my chest.There was a sense of concern in the back of my mind that felt like it was someone else’s. I cursed to myself, worried that it was my son feeling my fear through the mindlink.I cl
Lyra’s POVGary escorted me back to my room in silence, or maybe I just tuned him out with how loud my thoughts were. Either way, the door closed behind me without another word, leaving me to swim in a sea of thoughts.Seven days. That was how long it had been. That’s it. One week ago I had a home,
KAELHolt was still talking.He had been talking for fourteen minutes. I knew because I had been counting. He stood on the raised platform in his formal pack coat and delivered the kind of speech built entirely out of words that meant nothing.I was standing along the back wall because sitting felt







