"These symbols correspond to pack territories," he explained. "If I'm interpreting this correctly, they've been positioning agents in multiple high-ranking packs, not just ours."The sound of approaching vehicles froze us in place."Hide," Kane whispered urgently, guiding me toward a small storage c
"My sources have tracked Lydia to an isolated cabin in the neutral territory," Kane explained, spreading a map across the table. "If we move quickly, we might catch her before she relocates again."The map was marked with meticulous precision, Kane's intelligence training evident in the detailed not
The day of Marcus's funeral dawned clear and cold, the autumn air crisp with frost that glittered like diamonds in the early light. Werewolves from all territories gathered to pay respects to the fallen Alpha, creating a rare display of unity among normally territorial packs.The ceremonial grounds
When Raymond stepped away briefly to speak with an elder, Giana moved closer to me, her voice honeyed but threatening."Don't think his grief will make him vulnerable to your influence," she warned, her smile never faltering though her eyes hardened. "Raymond knows where his future lies—and it's not
The preparations for Marcus's funeral ceremony enveloped the pack in a somber hush. Ancient traditions required three days of preparation before we could lay our Alpha to rest, and I found myself immersed in the rituals I'd studied since childhood but never expected to perform so soon.I watched Ray
Marcus's gaze moved between us one last time, then fixed on something beyond our vision. With a final, rattling breath, the great Alpha slipped away.Elena's anguished cry shattered the silence. She collapsed beside the bed, her composure finally breaking as she clutched Marcus's still-warm hand.Ra