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Sage’s POVWednesday morning brought an unexpected visitor, a delegation from the Pacific Northwest Timber pack, requesting an audience with “the prophesied Luna.” Word had spread Fast.“They heard about the prophecy?” I asked Eleanor over breakfast. She’d received the request and was deciding how to handle it.“Everyone’s heard by now. Damien’s trial made headlines, and reporters dug up everything-the original kidnapping, the prophecy, all of it.”Eleanor sipped her tea. “You’re famous, dear. Or infamous, depending on who you ask.”“What do they want?”“To see if you’re real. If the prophecy is legitimate. And possibly to ask for help with their pack troubles” Eleanor set down her cup.“The Timber pack has been feuding with the Cascade pack for fifteen years. Border disputes, resource conflicts, the usual. They’ve heard you can unite divided packs.”“I can barely unite my own thoughts most mornings.”“Nevertheless, they’re coming. This afternoon Two hours.” Eleanor’s expression was
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Sage’s POVSunday morning, I woke to find Kael’s side of the bed empty again. But this time, I found him outside on the estate grounds, moving through what looked like martial arts forms.Shirtless. Showing off the bandages still covering his wounds.“You’re supposed to be resting,” I called from the terrace.“I am resting. This is gentle movement.” Hemcompleted a slow, controlled strike. “Keeps muscles. from stiffening”“You were shot three times two days ago.”“And I’m already healing. Werewolf metabolism.”He moved through another sequence, wincing only slightly. “Besides, I need to stay sharp. Can’t protect you if I’m weak.”I descended the stone steps to the garden where he was training. “You’re not weak. You fought off seven armed men.”“‘Barely. And next time, there might be more.” He stopped, breathing hard. “I need to be better. Faster. Stronger.”“‘Or we need better security so you’re not fighting them alone.”“That too.” He pulled me close, despite being sweaty. “But I
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Sage’s POVThe gunshots were getting closer.Kael shoved me toward the bedroom. “Closet Now There’s a panic room behind the back wall.”“I’m not hiding while you-”“You’re pregnant with my child. You’re hiding. His eyes flashed gold. “That’s not a request.” More gunshots. Closer. The guards were fighting, but whoever was attacking had come prepared.I ran to the closet. Kael followed, pressing a hidden panel. The back wall slid open, revealing a small reinforced room-maybe eight by eight feet, with a phone, first aid kit, and what looked like weapons.‘Get in. Lock it from inside. Don’t open it for anyone except me or Marcus.” He kissed me hard and fast. “‘I love you.”“Kael-“Go!” He pushed me inside and the door slid shut.I heard the lock engage. Then nothing but my own panicked breathing and the distant sounds of combat.The panic room had a security monitor. I could see multiple camera feeds-the hallway, the living room, the elevator bank.Three men in tactical gear were f
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They arrested Damien” Marcus said over the phone. Kael had it on speaker while we ate breakfast. Two hours ago. At his apartment. Hetried to run“On what charges? Kael asked.“Extortion, terroristic threats, and conspiracy to commit kidnapping. The DA’s building a case for the original abduction, but that’ll take time. For now they have enough to hold him without bail.”Relief flooded through me. “He can’t threaten me from jail.”“Don’t celebrate yet” Silas’s voice cut in-he was on the call too. “Damien’s not stupid. He had contingency plans. We found evidence in his apartment that he hired at least two other people. We have one in custody, but the other is still at large.”“Who?’ I asked“The woman. Dr. Evelyn Cross”My stomach dropped. “What?”“We found communications between Damien and someone using Cross’s credentials. Encrypted messages, payment records. She’s been working with him from the beginning.”“That’s impossible. She’s training me-”“She’s manipulating you, Silas s
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Thursday morning brought an unexpected visitor.I was eating breakfast-Kael ’s stress-baking had produced blueberry scones this time-when Margaret called.“You have a visitor in the lobby. She won’t give her name, but she says she’s the one who called you last night.” Margaret’s voice was cautious.“Security’s with her. Should I send her up?”I looked at Kael . He was already on his phone, alerting Marcus and Silas.“Send her up.” I said. “But keep security close.”Five minutes later, a woman stepped off the elevator. She was in her fifties, elegant in a tailored gray suit, with silver streaks in her dark hair and sharp intelligent eyes.She looked familiar, but I couldn’t place why.“Sage Moonhaven,” she said, studying me. “You look like your mother. But you have your father’s presence.”“Who are you?”‘Dr. Evelyn Cross. I was the Moonhaven pack’s head healer when you were born.” She moved into the living room without invitation, eyeing Kael warily “Alpha Wolfe. I’ve heard much abo
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Sage ’s POVMy parents were waiting when we returned to the penthouse. One look at Alexander’s face told me he’d heard everything through the surveillance feed“A prophecy,” I said immediately. “Damien mentioned a prophecy about me. What is he talking about?”Alexander and Catherine exchanged a glance- the kind married couples share when they’ve been keeping a secret.“Tell her,” Catherine said quietly. “She deserves to know.”Alexander sank into the couch, suddenly looking his age. “There’s a reason we named you Sage . It’s not just a family name. It means ‘destiny’ in an ancient wolf dialect.”“Destiny?”“Three weeks before you were born, the pack’s eldest seer had a vision. She was ninety-eight years old, and hadn't had a prophetic dream in decades. But she woke up one night screaming.” Alexander’s hands clenched. “She said she’d seen the future. A child born of Alpha and Luna blood, marked by the Moon Goddess herself, who would unite divided packs and restore balance to our wo
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I spent Monday night jumping at every sound.Despite the security team stationed outside, despite Kael holding me, despite everything, I couldn’t shake the feeling that someone was watching.Tuesday morning brought news.“Damien Moonhaven flew into the country four days ago,” Silas reported over v
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Sage’S POVI barely slept. Every sound made me jump.Every shadow seemed threatening. By the time dawn broke, I was exhausted and wired.Kael was already up, on the phone in his office. I could hear his voice-low, intense, dangerous.“I don’t care what it costs. Find out who made that call… No, Mar
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I woke to sunlight and the smell of coffee. For a moment, I forgot everything-the ceremony, my parents, all of it.Then I saw Kael standing by the window, phone pressed to his ear, his expression dark.“I don’t care what the media wants,” he said coldly. “No one speaks to Sage without going throug
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Sage’s POVI woke up at dawn, my stomach in knots that had nothing to do with morning sickness.Today was the day. The Luna ceremony.Kael was already awake, sitting on the edge of the bed, staring out at the city.“You should be sleeping,” I said.“Couldn’t.” He turned to look at me. “How are you
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