ログインNothing 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 weight of responsibility settled on my shoulders like a lead blanket. But I couldn't abandon the people suffering under Giana's manipulation. And breaking her control over Raymond would transform our entire position."I have to try," I said firmly. "I can't leave my people to suffer. And freeing
Aurora's POVSince my mother's condition had stabilized, Kane had quietly returned to investigating the larger conspiracy threatening our world. With medical specialists monitoring her progress, he could dedicate his analytical mind to the intelligence patterns that had been nagging at him since we'
"We make an incredible team." The words came out slowly. Thoughtfully. "When we trust each other completely, when we work together without barriers... Look what we accomplished today.""We saved everyone," I agreed, feeling hope spark in my chest. "Not because we were perfect. Because we complemente
Aurora's POVThe next morning came with the kind of crisp clarity you get after a storm passes. Like the air itself had been scrubbed clean. Kane showed up at my recovery room carrying breakfast and intelligence reports, moving with less of that coiled tension he'd worn for weeks.Dr. Ashford had cl







