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
The Alpha King studied our preparations with professional concern. "The intelligence about the Rogue King's conspiracy is compelling. But politics isn't always about facts. Council members are influenced by gossip, personal relationships, and fears about their own positions.""How do we combat manuf
"We've been discovered," Kane said tersely. His weapon appeared in his hands like magic.The artifact's glow suddenly intensified. Its dark energy pulsed with renewed strength. Instead of being destroyed by our interference, it seemed to be drawing power from our proximity. Growing stronger rather t
Raymond's face twisted with rage. The civilized Alpha mask fell away completely."Don't lecture me about love," he spat, getting so close I could feel his breath. "Giana makes a better Luna than you ever did because she knows her place. She understands respect. Submission. Loyalty."Each word was me
Aurora's POVThe Grand Assembly Hall felt thick with tension. Pack leaders gathered in corners, whispering about anything except the evidence Kane and I had worked weeks to compile."We should regroup," I said as we found a quiet alcove. Stone walls muffled the constant buzz of political scheming. "







