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The heavy scent of medicine and clean sheets filled the quiet estate clinic. Emily was lying back against the pillows, her face still pale but looking much better than she did at the mall. The pack doctor had just finished changing the bandage on her shoulder, pinning the white cloth neatly in place."You need to rest for at least two days, Emily," the doctor said, picking up his tray of tools. "No lifting anything heavy, and keep that arm still.""I hear you, doc," EmilSilas POVThe grand ballroom of the estate was completely ready. I stood by the long banquet table, adjusting the small silver candle holders and checking the placement of the heavy plates. Tonight was the night. I had poured millions into organizing this gala, and nothing was going to ruin it. Elena was finally being presented to the entire Blackwood pack as our undisputed Queen."You are making a massive mistake, Silas," a cold, rough voice boomed from the doorway.I didn't even have to turn around to know who it was. My father, Alpha Malikai, walked into the room, his gray-bearded face twisted into a bitter frown. He leaned heavily on his cane, his eyes scanning the golden decorations with total disapproval."She is a human," Malikai spat, stepping closer to me. "The council expects a purebred Lycan heir to secure our bloodline. You and your brothers are throwing away our family's reputation for a girl who doesn't even know our history."I turned slowly, fixin
Elena POVThe heavy silence returned to the room as soon as Emily finished checking her messages. She set the phone down on the small table beside her bed, her movements slow and careful because of her bad shoulder. I sat perfectly still in my chair, the folded piece of paper inside my pocket feeling heavier by the second.I needed to ask her. The triplets would be back soon, and I couldn't let them walk in while this secret was still hanging between us."Emily," I said, my voice quiet but steady.She turned her head to look at me, her blonde hair falling around her pale face. "Yeah, Elena? What's wrong? You still look really tense."I reached into my pocket and pulled out the typed note. I didn't hand it to her right away. I just held it up so she could see the clean white edges of the paper. "I found this in your jacket pocket when I went to look for your phone."Emily froze. The small, tired smile completely vanished from her lips. Her eyes widened, her ga
Elena POVThe heavy scent of medicine and clean sheets filled the quiet estate clinic. Emily was lying back against the pillows, her face still pale but looking much better than she did at the mall. The pack doctor had just finished changing the bandage on her shoulder, pinning the white cloth neatly in place."You need to rest for at least two days, Emily," the doctor said, picking up his tray of tools. "No lifting anything heavy, and keep that arm still.""I hear you, doc," Emily said, forcing a small, tired laugh. "I'm not planning on doing any heavy lifting anytime soon anyway."I sat in the chair right next to her bed, holding her uninjured hand. My heart still gave a small thud when I looked at the white bandage. "You shouldn't have jumped in front of me, Emily. You could have been killed.""I'd do it again," Emily said, looking straight into my eyes with a serious expression. "You are my best friend, Elena. And you are the Luna of this pack. I wasn't going
POV: KillianMy hands were still shaking as I carried Emma into the estate’s medical wing. The doctor and two nurses rushed forward immediately, taking her from my arms and placing her on the clean bed."She took a bullet to the shoulder," I told the doctor, my voice tight and rough. "It looks like a clean entry, but check for any silver poisoning from those rogue weapons.""We will take care of her, Alpha," the doctor said, already cutting away the bloody sleeve of her shirt. "You should check on the Luna."I didn't need to be told twice. I turned on my heel and sprinted down the long hallway toward the master suite. The scent of gunpowder, rogue blood, and pure terror was still clogging my nose, making my wolf claw at the inside of my chest. We had almost lost her today. If she hadn't found that gun, if we had been a minute later, those bastards would have taken her.When I pushed open the heavy doors to the master bedroom, the sight inside made my chest tighten.Elena was sitting o
Elena POVThe morning air was crisp as Emma and I walked into the high-end mall. After spending so many days locked away in my room, most of my regular clothes felt ruined, stained with tears or simply carrying too many bad memories. I needed a fresh start, and Emma had insisted that a trip away from the estate would do me good."Look at this place," Emma said, pointing toward a glass storefront filled with bright displays. "You should definitely try on some of those casual sweaters. You need something comfortable.""I just want some simple things, Emma," I said, offering a small smile. "Nothing too flashy. Just enough to fill my closet again.""Fine, but we are definitely getting you those shoes," she teased, pulling me toward a boutique.We spent an hour browsing through the racks. For the first time in weeks, my mind felt light. The heavy pull of the bond with the triplets was still there, but it was quiet, a steady hum in the background letting me know they w
Elena POV The moment I walked into the estate parlor after the event, the heavy tension in the room snapped. The triplets were still in their formal suits, waiting for me in the dim light. "Elena," Alaric said, standing up immediately from the couch. "You look pathetic," I said, my voice shaking as I shut the door hard behind me. "The pack women were sitting there laughing at you today, talking about how the great Blackwood Alphas looked like whipped puppies." "We don't care about the pack, Elena," Silas pleaded, taking a hurried step forward. His hands were held out open. "We haven't been able to breathe or sleep since you stopped talking to us." "Good!" I shouted, the first tears finally spilling over my cheeks. "You lied to me! You hid my baby and treated me like I was some fragile little girl who couldn't handle her own life!" "We were trying to save you from the pain!" Killian yelled back, his voice cracking with pure







