تسجيل الدخولDaisy’s PovI stood near the window, looking down at the wide courtyard below. Down on the grass, dozens of people were gathering in quiet groups. They were dressed in dark clothes, holding small candles and fresh white blossoms to lay near the ceremonial stones where Clara was being honored.Even from up here, I could feel the grief coming off the crowd. Clara had cooked for three generations of this pack. She was the warm heart of the kitchen, the kind older woman who always gave extra stew to the young fighters after training. Tears welled up in my eyes as I watched them place a framed picture of her near the flowers.I couldn't just sit in this room like a prisoner while they said goodbye to her. I knew the guards outside my door had strict orders from Killian to keep me inside, but I needed to pay my respects.I turned away from the window and walked over to the small closet. I pulled out a simple black sweater and plain pants, changing quickly out of Killian’s oversized shirt. O
Daisy’s PovThe morning light barely made it into the room, leaving the space dim and quiet. Outside, the rest of the estate felt dead silent, Clara’s death had hung a giant dark cloud over the entire pack house, and everyone was walking on eggshells.I was sitting on the edge of the large sofa, still wearing Killian’s oversized shirt. I hadn't slept a single minute all night.Killian walked over holding a hot mug and set it down on the table in front of me. "Drink some tea," he said softly, sitting beside me. "You need something warm in your system.""I can't, Killian," I whispered, staring at the steam. "Every time I try to swallow, I feel sick.""You have to try, Daisy," he replied, touching my arm. His skin was warm, grounding me against the panic rising in my chest.A firm knock sounded at the side door. Killian stood up immediately, stepping between me and the entrance. "Enter," he called out.Logan stepped inside, his face tense. "We finished the sweep of the main kitchen," he
Daisy’s POV Killian’s fingers dug into my arm as he pulled me through the dark hallway. Every step was a struggle, but he didn't slow down until we reached his private room at the end of the hall. He shoved the door shut and locked it. Outside, the angry screams of the pack still echoed through the walls, they wanted my head. "Sit down, Daisy," Killian said, his voice low and tight. I couldn't move. My knees gave out, and I hit the floor hard, I stared down at my hands. Red, sticky blood covered my fingers and ruined the front of my dress. Just minutes ago, she was smiling at me, proud of the sweet bread we baked together. Now she was dead, and her last gasping breath was burned into my mind. Killian dropped to his knees right in front of me, he pulled a wet cloth from a bowl on his desk and grabbed my wrists, his hands were shaking slightly, but his grip was firm. He began wiping the stains from my skin. "Look at me," he commanded softly. I couldn't. I just stared at the wet cl
Daisy’s PovKillian pulled out the high chair at the center of the head table, his eyes lingering on me for a long second before I took my seat. The bright courtyard was filled with the happy noise of families laughing and children running around the tables. For the first time since I arrived in this territory, I actually felt like I could take a quiet breath and relax.Jaden sat down across from us, leaning his arms against the table while holding a small black folder. "The High Council didn't give Cassian any room to breathe, Alpha. His lawyers tried to claim the video was faked, but the judge threw his case straight out of court by ten this morning.""Is he in a cell now?" I asked, leaning forward with my hands resting on the edge of the table."Not yet," Jaden replied, shaking his head. "They gave him bail until the trial because of his family name, but all his money and titles are frozen. He went back to his private estate, but he has no power left in this city."A small wave of
Daisy’s PovKillian kept his eyes fixed on me, his large body remaining completely still as the silence stretched out between us. The dim light of the hallway caught the sharp edges of his face, and for a long moment, he just looked at me as if he were seeing me for the very first time.I could feel my own heart beating fast against my ribs, the heat of the bond pulsing strongly in the small space separating us."Killian?" I said, breaking the quietness as I shifted my weight from one foot to the other. "Are you just going to stand there, or are you going to tell me what you think?"He let out a slow, deep breath, his broad shoulders finally relaxing a little bit as he stepped away from the wall. He moved right into my personal space, closing the gap until I had to tilt my head back just to look into his eyes."I think Clara made the right choice," Killian said, his low voice smooth and quiet as he looked down at the blue gown."It feels different," I admitted, running my palms down t
Daisy’s POVI stood in front of the small bathroom mirror, using a damp cloth to scrub the remaining patches of white flour from my jaw and cheeks.My hair was a bit of a mess from running around the hot kitchen all afternoon, so I pulled the hair tie out and let the dark strands fall loose around my shoulders, trying to brush through the tangles with my fingers.Once I was clean, I walked back into the bedroom and looked down at the bed where my clothes were laid out.A wave of anxiety hit my stomach as I stared at the plain, faded gray sweater and the simple dark pants I had been wearing for days. The clothes were clean, but they were completely ordinary.In a few hours, families from all over the outer territories would be gathering in the main courtyard for the biggest night of the year. Everyone would be wearing their best traditional clothing to honor the pack's history, and I was going to stick out like a sore thumb.I sank down onto the edge of the mattress, running a hand ove
Killian did not snap at me. He just stood there, his hand still pinned against the glass right next to my head. For a long second, the room was so quiet I could hear the faint hum of the city traffic down below. Then, his chest began to shake. A low, dark laugh came from deep inside his throat, bre
The ride to the Obsidian Estate was completely silent. The car moved smoothly through the city streets, the bright lights passing across Killian’s face. He sat right next to me, staring out the window, his large hand resting near my knee. My inner wolf curled up happily, completely comforted by h
The moment my lips touched Killian’s, a warm, electric rush went straight through my veins. My inner wolf roared with joy, recognizing him instantly. I expected him to push me away, but he didn't. His hand came up, his large fingers gripping the back of my neck to hold me closer. The kiss was deep
The grand ballroom of the Golden Halls was packed with the richest alpha families in the city, all of them dressed in their finest clothes to watch the Vanecrest family hand over their legacy. I stood near the entrance for a moment, taking a deep breath to settle the boiling rage inside my chest be







