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
"This is outrageous," Raymond sputtered, his face flushing with anger as he struggled to reassert control over the situation. "You've overstepped every boundary, Aurora. Involving Kane secretly, undermining my authority—""Perhaps we should focus on what was stolen," Alpha Dominic interjected with d
"A boat trip!" Alpha Marcus announced with uncharacteristic exuberance at breakfast. "The perfect way to celebrate my unexpected recovery.""The lake is particularly beautiful this time of year," Luna Elena agreed, her eyes bright with joy at seeing her mate so revitalized.An hour later, we met at
Kane's POV"Aurora!" I shouted, racing toward the smoking wreckage. Her car was crumpled against the rocky outcropping, metal twisted beyond recognition. Flames had already begun licking at the engine compartment, feeding on leaking fuel and oil. Time was running out.As I approached the driver's si
Raymond pulled his father aside, their conversation heated though kept deliberately quiet. I couldn't hear their exact words, but Raymond's agitation was clear in his aggressive posture—arms gesturing sharply, jaw clenched tight.Giana, who had been uncharacteristically quiet during the earlier disc







