Amber and Cassy came to collect Darina for the ladies' night.
"You look amazing, girl," Amber said, giving Darina an approving look. Darina, in her black off-shoulder top paired with sleek leather pants, looked effortlessly stunning. "Thank you. You both look great yourselves," Darina replied. Amber looked like a goddess in her silver sequin tassel dress, the asymmetrical hem swaying with every step she took. Cassy wore a wine-red bodycon dress that hugged her curves perfectly. As they moved downstairs together, Darina asked eagerly, "So, what’s the plan?" Amber sighed dramatically. "The original plan was to have a proper girls' night, clubbing with a stripper jumping out of a huge cake. But since we’re going to be surrounded by warriors, we have to be a bit more… civil. Kai insisted we rent out a private venue so there won’t be any strangers. So, we rented a bar that’s just forKai, Will, Reed, Daniel, Troy, and King Alaric climbed into the limo. King Lucas and Alpha Claus decided to stay behind to reminisce about old times. King Lucas’ Beta and Gamma also stayed with them. Will grinned at the news. “Good. It would’ve been awkward to party with your dad’s men.” Kai raised a brow. “Party? Where are we going? I thought we’d just have a few glasses of whiskey and chat.” “You’ll see,” Will replied with a mysterious smirk. The limo stopped in front of a large black building with covered windows and a long line of people waiting to get in. Security met them at the entrance and escorted them inside. Kai’s jaw dropped the moment they stepped in. The air was thick with sweat, alcohol, cheap perfume, and raw arousal. The hall stretched over three levels, each lined with poles, with women of all shapes and sizes twirling around them, dressed in either scraps of fabric or nothing at all. Mostly
Amber and Cassy came to collect Darina for the ladies' night. "You look amazing, girl," Amber said, giving Darina an approving look. Darina, in her black off-shoulder top paired with sleek leather pants, looked effortlessly stunning. "Thank you. You both look great yourselves," Darina replied. Amber looked like a goddess in her silver sequin tassel dress, the asymmetrical hem swaying with every step she took. Cassy wore a wine-red bodycon dress that hugged her curves perfectly. As they moved downstairs together, Darina asked eagerly, "So, what’s the plan?" Amber sighed dramatically. "The original plan was to have a proper girls' night, clubbing with a stripper jumping out of a huge cake. But since we’re going to be surrounded by warriors, we have to be a bit more… civil. Kai insisted we rent out a private venue so there won’t be any strangers. So, we rented a bar that’s just for
Guests had been arriving at the Royal Pack since dawn, each carriage and limo marking the countdown to tomorrow—the mating ceremony of the future King of the Werewolf Kingdom.Tradition dictated that tonight would be divided—men celebrating with a “boys’ night” while the women had their own gathering. Kai, however, was far from pleased with the idea of Darina going into the human city when danger still loomed. She had to coax him into agreeing, promising she would take ten warriors and Maya along for protection. What unsettled him even more was the human custom of sleeping apart the night before the ceremony. He couldn’t imagine a night without Darina’s warmth in his arms, without the calming effect of her scent that quieted his mind and lulled him to sleep.Since morning, he and Darina, alongside their beta and gamma couples, had been stationed at the gates, welcoming guests while omegas guided them to their rooms. Thankfully, the list for today wasn’t overwhelmin
Jackie was throwing daggers at the target, her movements sharp and restless, but her back prickled, burned under a gaze she couldn’t ignore. She turned and froze. A tall blond man stood barely two meters away, watching her with eyes that radiated hate. The moment he realized she'd noticed, he forced a tight, crooked smile. “I just came by to say hi,” he said casually, like they hadn’t shared some unspeakable history. “Wanted to see if you needed help with training. I’m Jamie.” “Thanks,” Jackie replied, managing a strained smile. “I’m Jackie. Cristian usually trains me, so… I think I’m good.” “Alright. See you around then.” He turned and walked off like it meant nothing. "See me around?"she thought bitterly. The only places she ever went were the training grounds and her tent. She hadn’t even eaten in the cafeteria once. They said she needed rest, that she shouldn’t overwhelm herself while recovering.
After John’s reveal, Darina felt even more on edge. Their Beta and Gamma couples joined them in the office, along with Lily, to brainstorm. Darina was pacing back and forth when Kai pulled her onto his lap. “Should we use me as bait?” she asked, inhaling his scent. “Out of the question. I’m not risking your life,” Kai snapped, tightening his arms around her. “I already lost one mate—I won’t let them take you too.” A sharp sting of jealousy pricked Darina’s chest. “So… are you still grieving Julie? Do you still love her?”A part of her hated how easily Julie's name still lingered in the air between them—like a ghost she couldn’t compete with.Even gone, Julie still had pieces of Kai that Darina wasn’t sure she’d ever truly hold. Kai sighed and ran a hand through his hair. “Darina, she’s gone. This isn’t the time or place to be jealous—especially over someone who’s no longer here.” “I’m sorry,” she whis
Jake stood silently by the edge of the training grounds, his sharp eyes fixed on Jackie. She was soaked in sweat, her fists relentlessly pounding the heavy bag. There was fury in her strikes, but also desperation like she was trying to punch her way out of a nightmare. She was learning and she was strong.A warrior approached him, jaw tight with barely restrained anger. “Alpha,” he said, voice low. “Because of that girl, I lost my brother. And my best friend. I think it’s only fair I ask for her punishment. She should be flogged.”Jake’s head snapped toward him, eyes blazing. “She wasn’t the one who pulled the trigger, Tim.”“But Alpha,” Tim insisted, “she’s the reason those three died. She refused to submit. Her arrogance cost lives. She needs to learn.”Power pulsed off Jake like a crashing wave, suffocating the space between them. In one swift move, he gripped Tim’s throat, squeezing hard enough to make the man wheeze. “She is my assassin,” Jak