LOGINNothing 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
Raymond announced the news at breakfast, his voice carrying the casual authority of someone accustomed to having his decisions accepted without question."I've arranged a diplomatic visit to the Swift River Pack," he declared, buttering his toast with meticulous precision. "We leave in three days to
The grand council chamber of Swift River Pack impressed even by traditional standards. Ancient tapestries depicting territorial wars hung from stone walls worn smooth by centuries of use. Ceremonial weapons lined the entrance, silent reminders of alliances forged in both peace and battle.Formal neg
Kane.He pulled me deeper into the shadows, releasing me only when we were safely out of earshot of the cottage."What the hell are you doing?" he whispered furiously. "Do you have any idea how dangerous this is?""I could ask you the same question," I countered. "Why are you here?"Kane's expressio
A week after Giana's appointment, I returned to my small office to find my belongings had been moved once again—this time to what amounted to little more than a cleaning closet, with no window and barely enough space for a small desk. The message was unmistakable: my position was being systematicall







