Amali watched carefully, noting how the music affected the audience. According to her dream, Lilly's playing could potentially heal the fractures that darkness might exploit, reaching hearts in ways that words could not. Beside her, Emerald observed Allischa's reaction, noting how even their calculating sister seemed momentarily transfixed by the music's unusual resonance.
As the second piece reached its conclusion, a brief silence fell over the gathering hall before the applause began, more enthusiastic than before, with several wolves rising to their feet in spontaneous appreciation. The phantom sensation warmed with shared satisfaction as Kenny and Axel felt the positive response through their bond.
Lilly took a moment to collect herself before the final selection, "Triquetra," the piece she had composed specificall
"These terms seem reasonable as a starting point," Richard commented when Alpha Awie concluded his proposal. "Though I would suggest including provisions for training your pack's healers in cultivation techniques. Simply supplying herbs addresses the immediate need but not long-term sustainability."The Northern Alpha nodded, though his attention had already shifted back to Allischa. "A wise suggestion. Perhaps one of your pack members with appropriate knowledge could visit our territories to provide such training."The phantom sensation cooled with shared understanding of this transparent attempt to create reasons for continued contact. Through their bond, Lilly could feel Kenny and Axel's cautious assessment of the situation, Alpha Awie was skillfully navigating diplomatic protocols while advancing his personal agend
Alpha Awie's gaze lingered on Allischa, his grey eyes widening almost imperceptibly as he inhaled deeply. The phantom sensation pulsed with shared recognition as Lilly, Kenny, and Axel all observed the subtle but unmistakable reaction. Through their bond, they communicated without words. The Northern Alpha had found what he was seeking."A pleasure to meet you all," Alpha Awie said smoothly, though his attention remained fixed on Allischa. "I look forward to becoming better acquainted during my stay."Allischa met his gaze with surprising composure, her amber eyes calculating yet curious. Unlike most wolves encountering their fated mate for the first time, she showed no obvious shock or disorientation, only a slight heightening of colour in her cheeks and a subtle straightening of her posture.
The phantom sensation pulsed with shared curiosity as the three contemplated this unexpected development. If Alpha Awie was indeed tracking his fated mate, his presence might have nothing to do with their triad bond or the Moon Rose Prophecy.“Well, one thing is for sure, it can’t be Emerald; she already found her mate. So it could be either Allischa or Amali.” Lilly said softly.The phantom sensation pulsed with sudden realisation as Kenny, Axel, and Lilly all reached the same conclusion simultaneously. Luka watched their expressions shift in perfect synchrony, a visible manifestation of their bond that might have been noticeable to an observant outsider."Allischa or Amali," Kenny murmured, the implications settling over the room like a heavy blanket.
The tension in the room visibly eased. Luka felt relief flow through him, mirrored in the phantom sensation connecting Lilly to her mates as she received this information through their sibling bond."A trade discussion," Elder Gideon mused, stroking his silver beard thoughtfully. "Not what we feared, then.""Perhaps not," Alpha Mick agreed cautiously. "Though I find the timing and urgency curious. Trade agreements don't typically warrant emergency visits from Alphas themselves."Luka nodded, his instincts aligning with his father's caution. "Could there be more to this request than Simon was told?""Possible," Richard acknowledged. "Simon mentioned that Alpha Awie seemed particularly interested in our r
"That's what Elder Gideon suggested too, using the music as a bridge to heal the fractures that darkness might exploit." She looked up at her brother, amber eyes reflecting moonlight. "Do you really think it could work with Allischa?"Luka considered this question carefully. "I believe the Goddess wouldn't have blessed your bond with this power if it couldn't reach even the most guarded hearts. Allischa isn't evil; she's wounded. Shaped by watching her mother struggle in a relationship that diminished rather than elevated her.""And our triad represents everything she fears," Lilly murmured with sudden understanding. "In her mind, if Kenny and Axel both have a claim to me, each connection must be weakened rather than strengthened.""Exactly," Luka confirmed. "S
“James man you and Clay are 19 how are Allischa and Amali younger than you if your father has had two mates?” Kenny asked although he never really though about it before.“Are yes as you know my father has had two mates, mine and Clay’s was my father’s fated mate, where Simon, Emerald and Allischa and Amali’s is my father’s chosen mate. In England even if you have taken a chosen mate and you find your fated it is expected to still take them as your mate.” James said looking off it to the distance.Kenny nodded slowly, processing this information. "That must have been difficult for everyone involved.""It was," James admitted, his usual carefree demeanour momentarily subdued. "Simon was already ten when my mother met my father. Emerald was eight, and Allischa and Amali weren’t born yet. My