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
Dawn brought an urgent summons from Raymond: "Council emergency meeting. Attendance mandatory."I dressed quickly, the sudden emergency after last night's ceremony triggering all my suspicions. Whatever Giana had planned was accelerating."We intercepted messages between your father and unknown cont
Dawn of the full moon ceremony arrived with expectation hanging in the air. I watched the sun rise from my window, mentally preparing for what lay ahead. Today would be pivotal—for me, for Raymond, for the entire pack. I could feel it in my bones.I prepared meticulously, knowing all eyes would be w
Marcus's gaze moved between us one last time, then fixed on something beyond our vision. With a final, rattling breath, the great Alpha slipped away.Elena's anguished cry shattered the silence. She collapsed beside the bed, her composure finally breaking as she clutched Marcus's still-warm hand.Ra
The scream tore from my throat as I jolted awake, my body drenched in cold sweat. The nightmare had returned with vicious clarity—the car spinning toward the cliff edge, flames crawling up the dashboard, and Raymond's face as he turned away, choosing Giana over me.My bedroom door flew open as Kane







