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
Aurora's POVMy father arrived at the medical facility like a storm cloud, his rage preceding him through the corridors like a physical force. I heard his voice before I saw him—angry, demanding, focused on blame rather than concern for my mother's condition. The nursing staff scattered before his f
"You arranged all of this for me," I pressed. "Why?"Kane's jaw tightened, his internal struggle visible despite his attempts to hide it. "Professional protocol requires ensuring the Luna's emotional stability during security threats."The explanation was ridiculous, and we both knew it. Kane was ta
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
"Kane," I said softly during one of these nights, "thank you. For everything."He was quiet for a long time, and when I looked at him, I saw he was deeply asleep. I smiled and gently placed a blanket over him.During one of my mother's worst episodes, when her temperature spiked and she became delir







