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
"Enough," he said sharply. "I don't know what game you're playing, but I won't be manipulated by fabricated memories. If you continue with this behavior, I'll have no choice but to restrict your activities until you receive proper medical evaluation."The threat hung in the air between us. Raymond h
"The Alpha King trusts them completely," Giana continued. "Which makes them perfect targets. When they're found dead during their diplomatic mission, it will look like rival packs were responsible."The cold calculation in her voice made my blood run cold. She wasn't just planning our deaths—she was
I couldn't wait any longer. The evidence we'd gathered was too important to sit on while Kane wrestled with his demons and Raymond sank deeper into magical conditioning. People were going to die if I didn't act.I confronted Giana the next morning in the pack library, a location I chose deliberately
Something kept nagging at me about Lydia's secret meeting place. We'd found evidence there before—coded messages, signs of regular use—but I couldn't shake the feeling that we'd missed something important. The thought had been eating at me for days, growing stronger with each passing hour.Maybe it







