Kane immediately stepped back, his professional mask slamming into place. "Perhaps this discussion should continue privately.""No," I said firmly. "Let them hear this. Let them know that Kane values his emotional safety more than people's lives."Kane's jaw clenched. "That's enough.""Is it? When i
Aurora's POVIntelligence reports arrived throughout the day like drops of poison, each one more disturbing than the last. Raymond's response to the hearing's outcome wasn't just political posturing—he was systematically escalating toward actual warfare."Blood Moon warriors have been mobilized to a
Aurora's POVThe formal hearing convened in the Alpha King's great hall, a massive chamber designed to intimidate with soaring ceilings and ancient tapestries depicting werewolf history. Every seat was filled with council members, advisors, and representatives from allied packs. Morning light stream
Aurora's POVThe morning brought devastating news wrapped in the formal ceremony of diplomatic protocol. The Alpha King's messenger handed over Raymond's demands with the gravity of someone delivering a declaration of war.Raymond's letter was written in the formal language of pack law, but rage bur
The Alpha King's expression grew more skeptical as he processed Kane's carefully neutral response. "I see. And your decision to leave Blood Moon territory?""A tactical withdrawal given the deteriorating security situation," Kane replied without hesitation."Tactical withdrawal?" I exploded, my comp
Aurora's POVDawn painted the Alpha King's stronghold in shades of gold and crimson as Kane and I approached the massive gates. The ancient fortress rose from the mountainside like something from a fairy tale, its towers piercing the morning sky. Guards patrolled the walls with practiced efficiency,