로그인“I believe that,” he says, voice steady, certain. He presses a kiss to my temple, soft, grounding, a promise in the quiet morning light filtering through the car window. “I believe in us. Always.”I lean against him for a moment, letting the warmth of his presence settle into my bones, the security
EmilyThe moment we step out of the Pack’s office, I feel the tension in my shoulders begin to loosen, like a river finally allowed to flow after being dammed for years. The air outside feels lighter, fresher, almost like it’s been waiting for me to exhale. I do, letting out a long, shaky breath, my
“My wolf has awakened,” I say, letting the words hang in the air. “All I ask for is your cooperation. Not out of fear, but out of respect for what this Pack should be. Together, we can rebuild, restore, and protect what is ours. But it starts with honesty, integrity, and accountability.”The room is
EmilyThe weight of guilt sits heavy on my chest as Logan drives us to my Pack’s office. I can’t stop thinking about the consequences of what has just happened.My father behind bars, finally held accountable for the choices that have haunted me since I was a child. Derek’s death still echoes in my
I feel a strange, complicated mix of emotions — a flush of relief, a stab of sadness for the family I once knew, and a pulse of satisfaction that justice has been done.I glance at Logan, who watches intently, jaw tight, hands clasped together. His eyes flicker to mine for a brief moment, and there’
EmilyThe quiet of our home feels almost surreal. Logan and I sit on the living room couch, Peter resting peacefully on a soft mat on the floor, his tiny chest rising and falling with the rhythm of sleep. The faint hum of the heater, the soft light spilling from the lamp, and the muted tick of the c
Her nails dig into my skin, her eyes locking on mine, wild and desperate. I nod, holding steady, giving her everything I have.“You can do this,” I whisper fiercely, even as my own tears blur my vision.“You’re the strongest damn woman I’ve ever known. You can do this.”The next cry that rips out of
EmilyI’m small again.It hits me before I even realize what’s happening—the absence of weight pulling at my belly, the smoothness of my arms and legs, my tiny hands curling into fists I haven’t seen in years. I glance down and the pale nightdress brushes against knees that feel too knobby, too frai
EmilyThe road stretches out in front of me like it has no end. A long, winding dirt path cuts through the trees, so narrow I wonder more than once if I’ve taken a wrong turn. My hands tighten on the steering wheel as another branch scrapes against the side of the car, loud and sudden like a warning
“Emily?” Logan’s voice is sharp, concerned, dragging me fully back into the present. His eyes search mine, worry etched across his features. “Are you okay?”I blink rapidly, shaking my head slightly, trying to clear the lingering haze.“Yeah,” I whisper, forcing a small smile. “I’m okay. I just…saw







