LOGINAdira’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 was beside myself with happiness. I had my mate back, a beautiful son. She gave me a son.Just thinking about my father ruined my happy mood. He always made me feel like I was never good enough, like I could never live up to his expectations. Even now, with my mate and my son finally with me, the weight of his judgment still lingered in the back of my mind. Sometimes I worry that I might repeat his mistakes, that this shadow he cast over me will seep into the way I am with my own family. I fear I won't be the father Luca deserves, or the mate Adira needs. But when I look at them, when I hold them close, I feel something loose in my chest. It is as if every smile from Luca and every touch from Adira unravel some of the old knots inside me, pulling me back, piece by piece, from that darker place my father left me in. Still, the uncertainty claws at me, and I must fight it every day.Tonight, I will claim her, and we will finish this bond, once and for all.Adira, I said, d
Adira’s POVThe car took us to the new house, away from the pack. He finished it.Magnus, I spoke in the mind link. You can’t be with us.Adira, I understand, and I’m begging you to tell me, who are you afraid of? Is it someone from the old pack, or something darker? You never let anyone see your nightmares, but I see the shadows in your eyes.Please don’t ask me, Magnus, because I can’t tell you. If I speak the name, it could put us both in more danger. Some wounds never heal, memories that burn even in daylight. Sometimes, I feel the threat watching from the dark, like something hungry waiting for a mistake. Just stay away from us.Luca stormed inside the house. Mama, I like this house.Okay, sweet boy, we will have dinner, then it's bedtime.I turned to Magnus. He looked so cute, all worried, but I would not separate him from his family. His dad will be very angry when he finds out I’m back. He threatened me for three years. He did say he would kill me if I came back. I wanted to k
Magnus’s POVIn the car, I tried to take her hand, but she pulled away. My heart pounded. Desperation rose in me, hope fighting against the walls I’d built. Tell me, Adira, who is the father? My voice came out rougher than I meant, but I couldn’t hide my fear and longing.Look, he is not in the picture anymore; he doesn’t want him, okay. Now drop me off at home and leave.What? You’re coming back with me.No, I’m not. I signed the divorce papers, she said, her voice shaking. Tears ran down her face, and her shoulders trembled, as if she couldn’t hold it in anymore. Pain filled her eyes, and she pressed her lips together to stop a sob. She looked defeated and scared. Her whole body showed heartbreak, her anger just barely covering the fear in her words, like letting go would make everything fall apart.I ripped it. We are still married and never stopped looking for you. Tell me who did this?No one. Please, Magnus. Let me be.That’s not going to happen. He pulled at the house, and she
Magnus’s POVThree and a half years have passed, and nothing I do matters. Every day is empty without her. I wake up hoping to hear her laugh or smell her scent. I remember her smile, her hand in mine, her hair on my cheek. Everything feels dull and heavy. Will missing her ever stop hurting?I miss her so much it hurts. I can’t stop thinking about her.Magnus? Michael askedWhat? Unless you have news, leave. He’s used to my coldness now. Sometimes I catch him remembering better days, when we’d laugh after patrols. Now, silence. He keeps coming, even as I push him away. Maybe he misses before, too, but we never say it."I don’t, but I’m still looking into the flights," Michael replied. "It’s hard to get information on private ones."Okay, good. I got up, touched the scar from the last war. What would she say if she saw me now? Do I look like a monster?I shifted and ran into the forest, stopping at the last picnic spot we shared.I whimpered—the mighty king—broken-hearted.Adira, where
Magnus’s POVI feel like an insane man, as I need her every second. We just got back from the honeymoon, and she ditched me. Her innocence and sweetness, nothing ever prepared me for this. I felt happy and scared at the same time.Adira? I called her.Where did Adira go again? Michael, have you see
Adira’s POVAdira, give Jay to the nanny, Magnus said.But then I looked at his face. He needs me, I thought."I need you," he said, raising his voice. "It's been three days since I touched you."The mighty king acted like a child who hadn’t gotten enough attention.I gasped and covered my mouth. "
Rova packMorgana’s POVI started taking off my dress, but I was too annoyed to finish it myself. The omega stepped in to help."Get out," I snapped.I fell onto the bed. Edwin was gone, and now everything was mine. A smile crept onto my face.There was a knock at the door.I slipped on a robe and
Magnus’s POVI gently turned her into my arms and closed my eyes as her scent filled me. It was warm and wild, with something that was just hers. Her touch was light as she traced her fingers over my cheek, sending a shiver through me. Then she rested her cheek against my chest, and I felt the warm







