เข้าสู่ระบบTalia’s POVDespite the rain, the morning of the Harvest Gathering was pleasant. Music drifted through Silverfang’s streets. Omegas were rushing around making the final touches. Anyone from outside looking in would have thought everything was normal and that was exactly the way we wanted it to be.‘Keep breathing and stay calm. We will only show them what we want them to see,’ my wolf said and I agreed. We only had to get through today without incident.I stood at the gates in a heavy red cloak, showcasing Bloodmoon pack’s colors. My eyes stung from lack of sleep as I watched the road, my breath curling in the air. Colin’s pack was the first to arrive.“Always trying to show off,” Nolan muttered.“I thought you two had gotten over your little squabble,” I teased and Nolan rolled his eyes.“Welcome, Alpha Colin. We are happy that you could make it,” Nolan greeted Colin. He held his hand out to shake it.Colin looked at his hand and snorted, “Are you really going to try to keep it this
Talia’s POV“I am starting to get a bad feeling about this, like Jason might come to Silverfang himself,” Della said after Leslie folded the note and put it back in the folder.The thought of seeing Jason again put my whole body on edge. My wolf bristled within me, snarling as the memory of seeing Jason shattering the last chance we had to save my father came to mind. Every instinct in me told me to hunt Jason down by any means necessary. If my father only had a month left, then Jason would have less than that.Nolan's fingers laced through mine. He squeezed once and his Alpha aura washed over me, not to control me but to calm me down. Through the mate bond, he said, “Breathe, my love. You’re getting worked up.”Solon's eyes flashed with anger and he said what I was feeling. "If that bastard dares set foot in our territory, I'll tear him apart myself.”"You'll do no such thing," Leslie snapped, her voice cracking like a whip.“Leslie, I will not have that bastard here,” Solon growled.
Talia’s POV“What is it?” I asked, hoping that it was good news.Henry hesitated briefly before answering, “Before I left, I found out that the Doomfur pack was attacked by rogues.”I frowned immediately. “How bad was it?”“Severe enough that multiple perimeter defenses were breached,” Henry replied.“Why didn’t you inform us? I told you to inform me if any of Shadowclaw’s allies ran into any issues,” I demanded.“Well, that’s where it gets strange.”Nolan’s eyes narrowed slightly. “What do you mean?”“I would have told you if it was an issue, but it doesn’t seem to be anymore,” Henry answered. “Alpha Kent refused assistance from Shadowclaw entirely and said he and his pack would handle the rogues.”Nolan and I looked at each other before looking back at Henry. “Are you sure about that? How could he handle a rogue attack on his own, especially at that scale?” I repeated.“When a scout reported to us what was happening, I offered support personally. Alpha Kent told us not to come, that
Talia’s POVNolan stood outside of Father’s room waiting for Solon and I. Solon excused himself to start the preparations for the Harvest Gathering. Nolan and I stood in silence while healers moved quietly around us carrying fresh bandages, trays of instruments, and steaming cups of herbal mixtures Leslie had ordered throughout the morning.“How’s he doing?” Nolan asked.“Not good,” I replied honestly. “The gray and the marks are spreading.”“He’ll pull through, Talia,” Nolan attempted to reassure me.“I have to accept that he may not, Nolan, even with the antidote,” I responded. I couldn’t get the image of my father sitting upright in that bed, visibly weaker despite his efforts to conceal it. My father was deteriorating faster now, and although he continued to act like he was not in pain, his façade wasn’t as solid as he thought.A nurse approached us and said, “Alpha Nolan, there is a call for you.”Nolan and I quickly went to the receptionist’s desk. “Alpha Nolan speaking.” His ca
Talia’s POVFather was awake when I arrived.Solon fluffed his pillows and my father pulled himself upright in the hospital bed, which alone marked an improvement from the last time I saw him conscious. Unfortunately, that was where the improvements ended.His hair was now streaked with gray and once thick and black was now thinning in areas. The black marks on his skin had spread beyond his arms and now crawled across his collarbone.‘Keep it together Talia. Do not let him see you worried. He doesn’t need any more stress on him,’ my wolf warned and I took a deep breath. I fixed my expression as I continued to observe him as he hadn’t seen me yet.I could see the slight tremble in his body as my father held himself rigidly upright. His jaw flexed as every breath seemed to be painful. My father was putting on a brave front to not show how much pain he was in. Leslie’s words echoed through my mind.“He hid it for so long,” Leslie told me when we were alone one night. “Solon didn’t want
Jason’s POVThe look on her face when the container shattered against the stone was exhilarating.Talia dropped to her knees the instant the liquid spread across the ground. She pressed both palms against the cracks in the rock. Then she screamed. The sound tore out of her throat raw and exposed in a way I had never heard from her. ‘It is what she deserved for getting our father killed,’ my wolf huffed.Talia had always mastered herself, especially under pressure. Even when everything between us collapsed beyond repair, she kept her composure. I never saw her cry, not once.But in that park, with her hands scraping uselessly across wet stone, I saw the end of that composure. I grinned as I remembered her tear streaked face. Now, she understood how I felt when she abandoned me. And Nolan had to stand there and watch every second of it. My father would be proud of what I did today.‘Savor this victory,’ my wolf urged. ‘We have finally got the first taste of our revenge.’‘Now, you’re
Talia’s POVThe banquet hall pulsed with music and voices. Warm light shone across stone walls and silver platters. Wolves from every territory were in their finest suits and ball gowns, while servants wove between them with trays of food and wine.At the head stood my father, the Alpha King. Even
Talia’s POVNolan leaned close to me. "That proposal is insane," he said, his voice low enough that only I could hear it."I know," I said.“Then, why are you agreeing to this?”"Trust me. I know what I am doing," I responded.If we didn’t go along with Landon’s proposal, then the other packs would
Talia’s POVMy wolf woke me close to noon.I opened my eyes and stared at the ceiling before the time registered. The light coming through the curtains was too bright for morning. I sat up and looked at the other side of the bed.‘Why did you wait so long to wake me?’ I asked.‘Because you needed m
Talia’s POVNolan and Walden left together to begin selecting the warriors for the tunnel construction. I stayed in the office for a moment after the door closed behind them, thinking about what came next. The tunnel work was in motion. The invitations were not.‘Aren’t you rushing this? Our mate s







