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 coordinates matched exactly those found in her previous message, confirming my suspicions of coordinated planning. Additional notations suggested timing—sun position, guard rotations, and what appeared to be code names for specific positions around the compound."Giana received confirmation of p
Dawn revealed the full extent of the damage—outer buildings reduced to smoldering ruins, defensive walls breached in strategic locations, and the once-immaculate gardens trampled by combat. Yet despite the destruction, casualties were surprisingly few—as if the attack had prioritized chaos over kill
The formal invitation arrived mid-morning—elegant cream stationery embossed with Luna Elena's personal seal. "Your presence is requested for afternoon tea," it read, the carefully penned script unmistakably in Raymond's mother's hand rather than that of her secretary.Such formality between us was u
The journey to Swift River territory stretched for hours through dense forest. I sat stiffly in the second vehicle, maintaining my composure despite the growing tension. Ahead of us, Raymond and Giana rode together in the lead car, occasionally visible when the winding road straightened.Throughout







