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 sound of David's body hitting the ground echoed through my mind. Elsa’s last words haunted me as Kane and I tore through those pack house corridors. The metallic scent of blood hung in the air, mixing with smoke from the battle outside.Giana had bolted the second her mate dropped. Didn't even c
Victory felt weird. Anticlimactic, almost.Pack members swarmed through Blood Moon's great hall, hammering at broken walls and sweeping up debris from the battle. But something heavy lingered in the air—thicker than dust, sharper than smoke. Sure, we'd eliminated the immediate threat. The future, th
Kane's expression darkened as he understood my reasoning. "She wants us afraid and scattered when the real assault begins. These explosions are meant to shake our confidence and test our response coordination."Raymond joined us at the window, his face grim with the weight of Alpha responsibility. "
Giana lay dying on the same marble floor that had once hosted weddings, visits from royalty, and formal Blood Moon pack ceremonies. Blood pooled under her body, dark and wet against marble.Kane's claws had ripped straight through her chest—clean, efficient, deadly. All that terrifying magic? Gone.







