The corridors of the newly restored Alpha’s Hall were alive with whispers, but Daisy barely heard them as Troy closed the chamber doors behind them with a firm snap. The echo of wood against stone sealed them away from the world, locking them inside the cocoon of heat and hunger that only they seemed capable of igniting in each other.Her back was already against the wall before she could draw breath, Troy’s mouth claiming hers with the same ferocity that had marked their first night. But tonight, there was no hesitancy, no restraint left. Their bond had been proclaimed to the world. Everyone knew she was his Luna, his mate, his equal. The weight of secrecy had fallen away—and what remained was pure, unbridled possession.Daisy moaned against his lips, her fingers clawing into the fabric of his tunic before tearing it down the center with one swift, desperate tug. Troy growled in approval, pressing her higher against the wall so her legs instinctively wrapped around his waist. His han
Angela’s SupportersA small knot of wolves, once loyal to Angela, mourned silently in the wake of her exile. One of them spat into the dirt. “He cast her out for this. For Daisy. Mark my words, it will bring ruin. Bonds this sudden, this fierce, they burn too brightly to last.”Yet even as they cursed, their voices trembled with uncertainty. Deep down, they had felt the bond’s fire too — and part of them feared its undeniable strength.Children’s InnocenceNear the stream, a group of pups chased each other, oblivious to the complexities of power. One of them stopped mid-run, giggling, and announced loudly: “I can smell Alpha Daisy! She smells like Alpha Troy now!”The others howled with laughter, rolling in the grass. To them, it was simple — their leaders belonged to each other. Their joy was unclouded by politics or doubt.Daisy’s Quiet WalkWhen Daisy stepped into the sunlight that morning, hand resting on Troy’s arm, the world stilled. Wolves bowed, some with adoration, some rel
The morning mist still clung to the fields when Daisy and Troy finally stepped out of their chamber, hand in hand. Their scents were tangled now, layered and irrevocably bonded, the primal signature of their union drifting across the pack grounds like a wildfire that no one could deny.It was not just a mark of intimacy—it was a proclamation of dominance, love, and permanence.Wolves lifted their heads as the Alpha pair walked by. Some bowed instantly, eyes gleaming with pride and fierce loyalty. Others stiffened, wary, uncertain of what this bond would mean for them, their families, their ambitions. A hush fell wherever Daisy’s steps carried her, and Troy’s arm around her waist was a declaration as loud as a howl.Whispers stirred.“Finally, the bond is sealed.”“She carries the scent of the Alpha now… there is no turning back.”“She’s the Masked Alpha too—don’t forget that. This pack has never seen such power combined in one pair.”“A power that could either save us—or crush us.”Th
The first light of dawn broke through the windows of the Alpha’s chamber, spilling golden hues across the tangled sheets where Troy and Daisy still lay. His arm was draped protectively over her waist, their bodies still connected in the aftermath of a night that had not only sealed their bond but set their souls ablaze. Her skin still glowed faintly, carrying the imprint of him, the undeniable aura of a consummated mate.But beyond the heavy oak doors, whispers had already begun to ripple through the halls of the Silverfang packhouse. Wolves were sensitive creatures; scents told truths faster than words ever could. And no scent was stronger, nor more final, than that of a completed bond.The Beta, Corvin, was the first to sense it as he stood outside the council hall, conversing with the pack’s advisors. His nose twitched, and he inhaled sharply, recognizing the potent mingling of Troy’s dominance and Daisy’s now fully awakened Alpha presence. He froze mid-sentence. “It’s done,” he wh
The fire in the hearth had burned low, but neither Troy nor Daisy felt the cold. Their bodies were heat itself, their souls uncoiling in a tangle of desire that seemed to stretch across eternity.Where the first claiming had been hungry—driven by years of restraint snapping all at once—this second wave of their night was slower, deeper. He wanted to memorize her, to press every gasp and tremor into memory, to prove with every touch that she was his mate, his equal, his queen.Troy kissed a trail down her collarbone, savoring the taste of her skin as though it was the sweetest nectar. Daisy arched beneath him, her nails dragging along his back, her breath ragged with need. “Don’t stop,” she whispered, though she knew he never would. Not tonight.He lifted his head, his amber eyes dark with lust. “I couldn’t stop if I tried.” His voice was a growl, low and rough with devotion.Their lips met again, and this time there was no hurry. He coaxed her mouth open, his tongue stroking hers in l
The night of the mating ceremony bled into stillness, but inside the newly crowned Alpha’s chambers, silence did not mean peace.The bond sang between them, molten and alive, demanding completion. Daisy stood in the glow of the lantern light, the ivory silk of her ceremonial gown pooling around her ankles. Her chest rose and fell too quickly, the mask she had worn for so long finally gone. Her hair tumbled free, eyes shimmering with a mix of defiance and longing.Troy closed the door with deliberate slowness, every muscle of his body tight with restraint. He had fought wars, faced blades, stood his ground against Alpha Bernard and Benjamin—but nothing demanded his strength the way the woman before him did. His mate. His Luna. His Masked Alpha.“Daisy…” His voice was low, husky with both reverence and hunger. “Tonight, the bond claims us fully. There’s no turning back.”Her lips curved faintly, trembling but fierce. “Do you think I want to turn back?” She stepped closer, letting the go