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
"He abandoned you when things got difficult. I would never do that, Aurora. I've loved you since we were children."The word 'love' coming from his lips sounded like profanity. Whatever he felt for me now had nothing to do with innocent childhood affection."What you're describing isn't love," I sai
Standing before the Alpha Council that afternoon felt like being thrown to a pack of wolves. Ironic, considering we were all already wolves. The evidence Kane and I had compiled sat on the presentation table like a pile of worthless paper. Nobody gave a damn about facts anymore.They wanted blood. M
"What about the Alpha King's mobilization?" Raymond asked. His political instincts occasionally surfaced through the magical haze."Let him waste resources chasing shadows," I replied dismissively. "His intelligence is incomplete and his alliances are fractured. By the time he realizes the true scop
Aurora's POVThe night before our departure for the Alpha Council meeting, Kane and I camped out in the stronghold's library like students cramming for finals.Ancient books surrounded us. They seemed to judge us silently as we prepared for what might be the most important presentation of our lives.







