LOGINAdira’s POVMagnus held my hand as Michael was driving us to the pack I grew up in, the Rova ancient pack. I looked out the window, thinking of my parents and everything that had happened in the past years.He hadn’t punished his dad yet, and I didn’t want him to, because, after all, it's his dad. Of course, he said that the plan was in the works. He hadn’t shared it yet with me, and that scares me a little because Unds and Gilda, both senior members of the pack council who have always judged newcomers harshly, believe I’m not worthy of him.Their opinions carry weight in the pack, so knowing they’re against me stings even more. I do not know how they found out that Alexander was not my father, so now, even though I had a wolf, I was still an orphan nobody.Adira, I can hear the wheels going inside your brain. Talk to me.Not now, later I will, promise. Magnus, you sure Luca is safe, I mean...Luca is with the rogues, yes, he is safest. Brent is training him. He laughed. That kid has
Adira’s POVYou can be this cruel, Adira. He kept talking through the mind link. We have a meeting after dinner, and I won’t be able to concentrate now.Magnus, you asked me, I just responded, and I would also like...The wine flew out of his mouth; he took the napkin, apologizing to everyone. I laughed.Oh, you’ll pay for that, he saidYou are my sex slave if I remember correctly, so I tell you what you can do, I kept teasing him.Michael was looking at us from across the table. You mind linked? he whispered.Is it obvious, I asked, blushing.I’m just observant, that’s all.Michael, I appreciate it if you keep this to yourself.Of course, Magnus, you don’t need to worry about me.Now, let's go have that meeting, he said, taking my hand. You two watch my son. And stop telling him stories. Remember, he is a three-year-old.Yes, Alpha, we got this.Inside his office, he sat in his chair. Michael sat across from him. He pulled my hand and put it into his lap.Go on, Michael. Wait, he sto
Adira’s POVI could put you over my shoulder and run, Magnus said. Even though he was joking, I couldn’t help but smile a little. He always knew how to lighten the mood when I was nervous. I didn’t mean to make you late. Besides, they can wait; it’s your first day. Adira, you know you don’t have to work. Part of me wanted to give in, to let everything go and let him carry me away, but I kept moving forward, stubborn as ever.Oh yeah, I don’t have to finish my sentence?Ouch, just when I thought I’d made up for all the trouble I caused. You really are stuck with me for life, my dear mate.I love this sentence, I said. Magnus, I paused, then looked away. Never mind.Talk to me, I promise I will not hide anything from you, ever...What if she lied about it? Think about it, you must remember something...unless you don’t want me to know.No, I swear, I don’t remember touching her or even seeing her until I woke up next to her in the morning. It’s strange. It feels like something is cloudin
Adira’s POVI bathed Luca and tucked him in, holding back my tears and pain until I finally reached the bedroom.I took a shower and let myself break down, crying until I felt empty instead of aching. Raina wouldn’t leave my mind, her voice, her eyes on Magnus, ruining my peace.My stomach twisted with rage, humiliation, and jealousy. I’d always guessed Magnus had been with other women during those lost years. Of course, he had. But seeing it for myself hurt in a new way, sharp and raw, making it hard to breathe.Raina asked questions I never dared, crossing lines that weren’t hers. She took something from me. Thinking of them together hurt deeply, like salt in a wound. My mind kept screaming at how much this hurt, how much she mattered when I wished she didn’t. Old wounds mixed with new ones, and I felt myself coming undone.I put on my pajamas and lay in the dark, lost in thought, when I heard a faint noise. I grabbed a vase and went to Luca’s room. He was asleep. I picked him up an
Adira’s POVI walk into the main room and see everyone gathered. My heart beats faster, and I feel that usual mix of excitement and nerves in my stomach. I make myself stand tall, even though I can feel all their eyes on me. Unds shoots me an ugly look, the kind that always makes my skin prickle, but I hold back my annoyance. Heat rises in my neck, but I hold on to the small satisfaction of knowing he's probably worried I said something to Magnus. I did, but he doesn’t know that.I hug my mom and dad. I can finally call them that now that they've adopted me.Luca looks up at me with a proud grin. "Mama, you look beautiful."Thank you, baby. You look handsome, too. We moved on and sat at the long table that was set up for us.Magnus raises his glass. He begins his speech, 'Pack, tonight we celebrate for many reasons. Not only did I find my Luna, but I also claimed her, and I have a son—Luca, the future king alpha of this pack.'Luca stood on his chair and pointed his toy sword. The pac
Magnus’s POVI wanted to make up for being away from her, after all my family did this to her, separated us, blackmailed her, and threatened her. I’m getting worked up, and anger rises in my veins.Magnus, she turned to me, " You need to calm down. I do feel your anger.I smile. I keep forgetting that you do. So, how about you and I go and shift? I want to see Tala, and Han is driving me insane with his nagging.Adira giggled. I put her over my shoulder and bolted into the forest, deep and far out of prying eyes.We got undressed, and I couldn’t take my eyes off her. She became a beautiful woman. I pulled her close, her skin touching mine, and I growled.Magnus, after she said, " Let’s see how strong you are...she joked, bolting and shifting in midair. My jaw dropped as I watched Tala. A silver wolf, her green eyes looking at me. The fur had a shimmer of colors like the northern lights.Tala, Han screams in my head.I shift just as she takes off and chase after her. Of course, I’m fas
Magnus’s POVI have a surprise for you, I said as I tied a silk scarf over her eyes.Magnus, she giggled, what is this?"Adira, your lips look so delicious right now," I murmured, then leaned in and kissed her.Hmmm, that feels good, she saidForget the surprise, I’m taking you to the bedroom.Magn
Magnus’s POVAdira started to glow, then everything happened at once, burst forth in a flash of silver-white—her wolf. At the same moment, Han erupted beside her, dark and wild. Their energy collided in the air, and suddenly the northern lights spiraled overhead, weaving luminous colors around us
Magnus’s POV"Alpha Magnus," Michael said quietly. "She's from an ancient pack." Let her go so she can pay her respects to her fallen alpha.No, she volunteered to be my servant; she is part of this pack now.Where is she? I asked. I haven’t seen her all day. Find her now.They searched. Michael wa
Adira’s POVMagnus is avoiding me, and I know he’s doing it on purpose. That’s fine.I see who he really is. His aura shines gold on the inside, but on the outside, it’s dark. He has suffered.A lot. In an arranged marriage, his child died. I am getting fond of him and Diane. The more time I spend w







