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 ceremonial mapping session began with traditional invocations, Swift River's elders blessing the ancient table where territorial agreements had been formalized for generations. Parchment maps were unrolled with reverence, weighted at the corners with sacred stones from both territories.Elder Wa
I hurried to find Luna Elena in her private chamber to report what I'd discovered."I believe I've identified how the poison is being administered," I explained quietly. "There's a servant working with one of Giana's allies—they passed a vial between them. When confronted, they claimed it was medici
The morning of our planned departure arrived with surprising clarity after days of tension. Swift River warriors had worked through the night to repair the most critical damage to their compound, while our pack members prepared for the journey home. I supervised the loading of medicinal supplies, en
"I've been worried about you," Kane admitted suddenly, his voice uncharacteristically vulnerable. Looking up from the maps, I found his gaze fixed on me rather than the tactical markings. "When I realized how many rogues were positioned around the territory...""I'm fine," I assured him, though the







