Mag-log inNothing 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
Kane's POV"Aurora!" I called her name again as her body went limp in my arms. Her skin had grown alarmingly pale, blood continuing to seep through the makeshift bandages despite my efforts. Panic – an emotion I'd trained myself to suppress – surged through me with overwhelming force.I broke throug
Kane and I exchanged glances, confirmation of our suspicions about Giana passing silently between us."Poisoned?" I repeated carefully. "Has this been confirmed?""Tests found traces of wolfsbane derivatives in his system," the Beta admitted reluctantly. "The same substance was discovered in several
"One small step at a time," the head healer encouraged as I gripped the parallel bars with white-knuckled determination.A week had passed since I'd awakened in the sanctuary, and today marked my first attempt at physical therapy. Sweat beaded on my forehead as I shifted my weight, testing my damage
Kane's POVThe forest blurred as I carried Aurora through undergrowth, putting distance between us and Raymond. My enhanced senses guided me along hidden trails, avoiding steep terrain that would jostle her injuries. Her blood soaked my shirt, the iron scent triggering long-suppressed protective ins







