Fury’s body jolts. His fingers twitch. His back arches slightly off the bed as though some unseen force is dragging him upward, fighting for dominance inside him. His wolf is reacting to mine. It’s instinctive—an age-old response etched deep into our kind’s DNA. Alpha blood demands submission, but
With a heavy sigh, I rise to my feet, disgusted with myself for even hesitating—especially when I owe Fury everything for what he’s done for me. But I can’t help it. I glance at the doctor, who’s still standing there patiently. “Let me consult my mate before I—” “My mate, Jack, will donate his blo
The guards lower their heads as I pass, but I don’t stop. My mind is locked on one thing. Save him. I charge into the same medical wing where Kali had once been treated. It’s the private clinic reserved for the Alpha King himself. And now, it’s for the warrior who nearly gave his life for the Alph
"What… how… what happened?" Kali’s voice stammers through the mind-link, jagged and choked with disbelief. I clutch Fury tighter in my arms, his blood soaking through my shirt, his body heavy, limp, and terrifyingly still. My wolf snarls beneath my skin, low and feral, barely restrained thirsting
Color drains from her face. Her lips part slightly, and her voice lowers to a whisper. “But this is your home… Jack can come later, once he finds someone to take over from him. Maya, please—I don’t want to be separated from you again. I won’t survive it… not this time.” Goddess, that nearly breaks
“In fact,” the Queen begins as the entire room falls into an expectant hush, “today is not only the best birthday I’ve ever had… but the happiest day of my life.” I look up at her, my vision already blurred with tears. “Because I’ve finally been reunited with my daughter.” Her voice cracks, and sh