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 artifact's whispers slithered darkly through my mind. Each voice knew exactly which memories would make me bleed."Poor Aurora," they cooed with fake sweetness. "Still completely alone. Even your fated mate would rather warm someone else's bed."Kane's face flashed across my thoughts. That night
Elsa produced a detailed map from her coat. "Giana's transformed the estate into a fortress. Guard rotations, magical wards, secondary defensive positions—everything you'll need to get yourself killed efficiently."I studied the intelligence with growing dread. Blood Moon had become a military insta
Dawn broke like a slap to the face. Hell was coming to Blood Moon's doorstep, and it wasn't knocking politely.I dragged myself to the estate's highest tower while the sky was still purple around the edges. What I saw made my stomach drop straight through the floor.Giana's forces spread across the
The Blood Moon estate looked completely different when I approached through the forest shadows. Guard towers sprouted from courtyards where I'd once played as a child. Razor wire replaced the elegant hedges my mother used to tend.The air felt thick with a dark energy. Giana had been busy during my







