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 jewelry store sparkled with enough diamonds to ransom a small country. I sat rigidly on a plush velvet chair while Raymond paced in front of the glass cases, his expression distant as if this were just another business transaction."What about this one?" the clerk asked, pulling out a delicate b
"My fated mate is—""Raymond!" I shouted, leaping to my feet and grabbing his arm. My heart pounded against my ribs like a trapped animal. "Please, not here," I whispered urgently.His eyes met mine, burning with frustration and something that looked almost like hatred. For a terrifying moment, I th
Raymond froze at the doorway, his eyes scanning Kane's room with sharp intensity."Kane, have you seen my Luna?!"My heart stopped. I was hidden beneath the covers, pressed against Kane's warm body, desperately hoping Raymond wouldn't take me as anything more than a nameless blob on the bed. This co
Kane's words hung in the air between us, his knowing smirk making my blood run cold. The hospital corridor suddenly felt too narrow, too confining."That night, when you ended up in my bed—was it because Giana got in the way?"I met his gaze, struggling to keep my expression neutral despite the pani







