LOGINTravis accelerated through the winding roads leading to the Silverstone border. Behind him, three more blacked-out vehicles followed in a tight formation. There were no sirens, no flashing lights, and no radio chatter. They moved like a pack of silent predators in the dead of night.Travis gripped the steering wheel so hard the leather groaned. His eyes weren't human anymore. They were glowing with a steady, lethal gold that illuminated the dark interior of the car. Every time he thought about those fake letters, his blood boiled. They thought they could manipulate him. They thought he was just another arrogant Alpha who would let his pride blind him to his wife’s heart."They have no idea," Travis whispered, his voice a low, vibrating growl."Alpha, we’re two minutes from the BloodMoon North outpost," Storm’s voice came through the comms, cold and professional. "Thermal scans show twelve guards on duty. They aren't expecting an attack. They think the treaty is still holding.""The tr
It was nearly 1 am when the Argentum SUVs roared back into the Silverstone State. The gravel crunched under the tires as Travis stepped out, his face pale and his eyes bloodshot. He had spent the last several hours tearing through the city, checking every warehouse, every dark alley, and every lead Nyx could pull from the hacked servers. But there was nothing. No Aubrey. No Marcus. Only the lingering scent of ozone and burnt rubber from the street where the CCTV went dark.Travis felt like he was going crazy. Every minute that passed felt like a knife twisting in his gut. His wolf was clawing at his insides, howling for his mate, demanding blood.He walked into the silent mansion, his heavy boots echoing on the hardwood floors. The house felt cold, empty. He bypassed the living room and went straight to their bedroom, half-hoping, half-praying that he would open the door and see her curled up on the bed, safe and sound."Aubrey?" he whispered into the darkness.The room was empty. The
Travis checked his watch for the fifth time in ten minutes. Thirty minutes had passed since Aubrey left to get their lunch. The bistro was only two blocks away. Even with the lunch crowd, she should have been back by now. He tried to focus on the contract in front of him, but the words blurred. His wolf was restless, pacing at the edge of his mind, sensing an agitation he couldn't quite name.He reached for his phone and dialed her number. It rang and rang until it finally cut to the automated voicemail. "Aubrey, call me when you get this," he muttered, hanging up. He stood up, grabbing his suit jacket from the back of his chair. He didn't wait. He walked out of his office and went straight to the security desk in the lobby. The guard stood up instantly, bowing his head."Did the Luna come back through the main entrance?" Travis asked, his voice low and tight."No, Alpha. We haven't seen her or Marcus since they left," the guard replied, looking nervous.Travis dialed her again. Thi
Aubrey leaned her head against the window, watching the blur of the city lights. Her hand still stung from the slap she’d given Rave, but her mind was stuck on that damn letter.Who was trying to ruin her?"Luna, are you sure you don't want me to call the Alpha?" Marcus asked, his eyes darting to the rearview mirror. "You look really pale. If that guy did something—""I told you, Marcus, I'm fine," Aubrey snapped, her voice sharper than she intended. "It’s just the stress. Just get us back to the office. I just want to be with Travis."Marcus nodded, tightening his grip on the steering wheel. He took a shortcut through a quieter industrial district to avoid the afternoon rush hour. The streets here were lined with gray warehouses and flickering streetlamps. They were only three blocks away from the main road when a matte-black SUV sped out of a side alley. It didn't slow down. It swung wide, tires Screeching, and slammed directly into the side of Aubrey’s car.The impact was violent.
Aubrey stepped out of the Thorne Group headquarters, the afternoon sun hitting her face. She had originally planned to just order a delivery for her and Travis, but she knew how much he loved the grilled steak from the small bistro two blocks away. They only did take-out, and since she wanted to surprise him after their time in the office, she decided to walk there herself. The sidewalk was crowded with people in suits and tourists, but Aubrey moved through them with a quiet confidence. She reached the glass double doors of the restaurant and was about to pull the handle when someone from the inside pushed it open with force.The impact caught her off guard. Aubrey gasped, her heel catching on the uneven pavement as she began to stumble backward. She closed her eyes, bracing for a hard fall, but a pair of strong arms suddenly wrapped around her waist, hauling her back up.She looked up, her breath hitching, expecting to see a polite stranger. Instead, she was staring into the smug, f
Cassandra smoothed the fabric of her deep purple dress, checking her reflection in the car window. The color made her skin pop, and the fit was just right, elegant but with enough edge to remind everyone she was still a Silverstone warrior. She was about to pull the door handle when a shadow fell over her.Sky stood there, leaning against the pillar of the garage. She was already in her tactical gear, an armalite slung over her shoulder, looking ready for a long shift on guard duty. She had a massive, teasing grin on her face."Is there something you wanna tell me, Lady Cassandra, hmm?" Sky asked, wiggling her eyebrows. "You don't usually wear silk and perfume for a patrol in the lower village."Cassandra chuckled, tossing her hair over her shoulder. "You’re such a gossip, Sky. Why don't you just head upstairs and find my twin? You two can spend the evening guarding the state and being moody together."Sky rolled her eyes dramatically. "Don't you try to change the topic with Caspian.
On the high balcony overlooking the wide, sprawling lands of the pack, Travis stood like a statue. His eyes were fixed on the horizon, but he saw nothing. His heart felt like it had been turned to lead.Inside the grand suite, the atmosphere was even more somber. Grand Matriarch Maricar sat beside
They spent the next hour just eating and enjoying the quiet. Travis picked up a strawberry tart and held it near Aubrey’s mouth."Open up," he said, a small smirk on his face.Aubrey laughed, her eyes crinkling. "I can feed myself, Travis. I’m not a baby.""Humor me," Travis replied, moving the tar
Cassandra rolled her eyes so hard it almost hurt. She didn't offer a thank you or even a second glance, instead, she purposefully bumped her shoulder against his chest as she marched past him. She could feel his eyes on her back, but she kept her chin high, her heels clicking rhythmically against t
Thousands of wolves including warriors, servants, and the high council, stood in a suffocating silence. In the center of the field stood the executioner’s block, a heavy hunk of dark oak stained by the history of the pack's laws.Travis stood beside it. He had changed his shirt, but he hadn't fully







