로그인Nothing could have quite prepared me for the Alpha King's victory ball. Crystal chandeliers scattered light like fallen stars, and silk banners danced in the gentle breeze. Every allied territory had sent their finest—everyone dressed to the nines. We were here to honor those who'd protected and def
But the highlight of the whole evening? Watching Raymond get recognized for stepping up when it mattered most. He approached Aurora and me afterward with genuine warmth. No leftover bitterness."Honestly, congratulations," he said, grinning from ear to ear. "You two show that love and leadership can
Kane POVTwo months of proper courtship had changed everything between Aurora and me. The frantic, terror-fueled push and pull that once defined us was finally gone. What grew in its place felt solid. Real. Like something we'd actually chosen instead of stumbled into during a crisis.I courted Auror
Following my honest conversation with Raymond in the library, the divorce proceedings moved faster than I'd expected. Filing those papers? I'd held my breath for weeks—finally I could exhale properly.I signed my name with a heart that felt both heavy and resolved, officially ending a marriage that
"You feeling sick or something, Alpha?" Elizabeth asked when I turned down wine at a celebration dinner. She organized most of our social events—always trying to get everyone together for one party or another."Never felt clearer in my life," I told her, raising my water glass instead of reaching fo
Kane's POVGetting home was torture. Every damn mile reminded me of the mess I'd made with Aurora. Part of me wanted to whip my car around and grovel at her feet.But I couldn't. Not yet.First, I had to prove I deserved another shot.My territory looked like complete hell when I finally arrived. Mo
For just a moment, confusion flickered across Raymond's features. Some buried part of his consciousness seemed to be struggling against the magical conditioning, trying to process my warning about his own safety.But the moment passed quickly, replaced by renewed anger and suspicion. The conditionin
Dr. Morrison arrived the next morning with a clipboard full of assessment forms and an expression of professional concern that didn't quite hide his bias. Raymond had clearly briefed him thoroughly on the "situation," and his mind was already made up about my condition.The morning sunlight streamin
The house arrest began immediately, with guards posted outside my quarters ostensibly for my protection but actually to ensure I couldn't continue my investigation or contact potential allies. My room became a prison, comfortable but confining.Raymond arrived within hours to formally explain my new
"Tell them what really happened," I said desperately to Kane, my voice carrying across the silent hall. "Tell them about the surveillance, about what we heard."Kane's response was devastating in its professional neutrality: "I can only report what I observed, not interpret motivations or mental sta







