Aurora's POVThree days into my mother's crisis, I caught Kane arranging yet another consultation with medical specialists. This time he was bringing in experts from allied territories—resources that should have required formal approval through multiple channels.The scope of his efforts was extraor
"You arranged all of this for me," I pressed. "Why?"Kane's jaw tightened, his internal struggle visible despite his attempts to hide it. "Professional protocol requires ensuring the Luna's emotional stability during security threats."The explanation was ridiculous, and we both knew it. Kane was ta
Aurora's POVThe attack came at dawn, when the stronghold's security was transitioning between night and day shifts. Professional killers moved through corridors with lethal precision, their target unmistakably clear—me.I woke to the sound of breaking glass as my window exploded inward. Dark-clad f
Kane immediately stepped back, his professional mask slamming into place. "Perhaps this discussion should continue privately.""No," I said firmly. "Let them hear this. Let them know that Kane values his emotional safety more than people's lives."Kane's jaw clenched. "That's enough.""Is it? When i
Aurora's POVIntelligence reports arrived throughout the day like drops of poison, each one more disturbing than the last. Raymond's response to the hearing's outcome wasn't just political posturing—he was systematically escalating toward actual warfare."Blood Moon warriors have been mobilized to a
Aurora's POVThe formal hearing convened in the Alpha King's great hall, a massive chamber designed to intimidate with soaring ceilings and ancient tapestries depicting werewolf history. Every seat was filled with council members, advisors, and representatives from allied packs. Morning light stream