Mag-log inIvy didn’t say a word. She only dragged the drip stand beside her, removed the needle from her hand, and changed into her clothes. Tears rolled down her cheeks, hot and endless, as her heart shattered again. Dominic hadn’t even asked about her or their child. All he cared about was Sophia, the woman he cheated with.
With trembling hands, Ivy pulled out her phone and called Justin. Her voice was broken, but her words were sharp. “Find me a divorce lawyer,” she said. Later that evening, Ivy sat alone at home, her bags packed neatly by the door. She had signed the divorce papers already, waiting for Dominic to come home and add his signature. Her hands rested protectively on her stomach as she took deep breaths, steadying herself. The door opened with force, and Dominic walked in, his face full of anger. “What the hell, Ivy?” he shouted, slamming the door behind him. “You never brought the soup! Sophia’s been waiting all day!” Ivy rose slowly from the couch, her eyes red from crying, but her voice steady as steel. “You want soup? Fine.” She walked to the table where two bowls of soup had been set down. Without hesitation, she grabbed the first bowl and poured it all over Dominic’s face. He gasped as the hot liquid soaked into his shirt. Before he could react, Ivy picked up the second bowl and poured it over his head. Dominic yelled, fury twisting his features. “Are you out of your damn mind?!” But Ivy didn’t flinch. She stepped closer, handed him the divorce papers, and said with a cold voice, “We’re done. I want a divorce.” At that very moment, the mate bond appeared, glowing faintly around their hands like silver fire, a cruel reminder of the bond that tied them. Dominic froze, his anger turning into disbelief as he stared at the bond line. “You want to divorce me?” he growled. “Because of your little fling?” Ivy’s heart cracked at his words, but she held his gaze. Her disappointment ran deeper than her pain. “You’re a real piece of work, Dominic. You know that? I can’t believe I didn’t see it before now.” Lifting her hand, her voice rang with finality. “I, Ivy Blackwood, reject you, Dominic Kane, as my mate and Alpha. From this day forward, our bond is shattered.” The bond flickered like lightning and then snapped. Pain tore through both of them, but Ivy stood tall even as her body trembled. Dominic staggered, clutching his chest. His eyes widened in disbelief. “You dare reject me?” he roared. “Do you have any idea what you’ve done? You are nothing without me! No money, no status, you will regret this, Ivy!” But Ivy didn’t answer. She simply picked up her bag, her expression unreadable, and walked to the door. Outside, Justin was waiting, leaning against the car. The moment Ivy stepped out, he rushed forward and opened the car door for her. She slid inside without looking back. Dominic stormed out of the house, his eyes wild. He watched as Justin’s car pulled away, taking Ivy farther and farther from him. His chest rose and fell heavily, and rage burned in his veins. He clenched his fists so tightly his knuckles turned white. “So that’s it?” he muttered under his breath. “Ivy wants a divorce? She’s leaving with her boyfriend now?” The car disappeared down the road, and Dominic let out a scream that echoed through the night. “Ivy!” he shouted, his voice breaking. But the car was already gone. When Ivy arrived at her grandpa's home. He came out and hugged her, I've missed you so much Ivy. “I’m so sorry, Grandpa. You really warned me, but I was blinded by love. I didn’t listen. I let you down, Grandpa,” Ivy cried, her voice trembling as tears slid down her cheeks. Her grandfather, Alpha Frederick Blackwood, placed a firm but gentle hand under her chin, lifting her face so she could meet his eyes. His gaze was strong, yet full of love. “That bastard never deserved you, Ivy. You hear me? He never did. But you’re home now. You’re safe. Rest your mind. Focus on your baby. And most importantly, learn to be a real Alpha.” Ivy sniffled and wiped her tears, but her eyes now carried a spark of determination. She placed her hand on her belly, holding it with care. “I will, Grandpa. I promise.” A small smile touched Frederick’s lips as he studied her courage. “How far along are you? Did they give you a sonogram?” At once, Ivy’s face shifted, her heart dropping. “Oh! I left the report at Dominic’s,” she whispered. “I’ll get it tomorrow. He doesn’t need to know about the baby.” Meanwhile, at the Blackfang Pack mansion, Dominic was getting ready for his office. His tie hung loose around his neck as his eyes drifted toward the empty bed. He frowned. “Ivy… did you make my French toast sticks?” he muttered to the silence. But the house was quiet. Too quiet. He walked into the kitchen, expecting to find her, but all he saw was an empty counter. He froze, his jaw tightening as memories flashed, how Ivy used to wake early, making blueberry pancakes, and how she’d laugh while feeding him bites. The nostalgia cut through his pride, making his chest heavy. Just then, his phone rang. He snatched it up. “Hey, Mom,” he said flatly. But his mother’s voice was sharp and full of fury. “You’re divorcing Ivy? Have you lost your mind, Dominic?! Ivy is the best Luna we ever had. She took care of your entire pack, hell, she even cooked for you! Tell me, what other Luna does that?” Her words came like knives. “And I’ve just heard from the hospital… she’s pregnant!” Dominic’s eyes widened. His heart slammed against his ribs. “What?” he breathed. “Ivy is pregnant!” his mother repeated. “What the hell were you thinking?” The phone slipped slightly in his grip as shock rattled him. His mind went blank. “Ivy… is pregnant?” he whispered to himself. Without another thought, he rushed out of the house. His car screeched to a halt outside when he spotted another vehicle already parked in the driveway. His heart thudded painfully. The car door opened. It was Ivy. He ran toward her, his eyes desperate. “Is it true? You’re pregnant?” he demanded. Ivy’s gaze was calm but cold. “You already know?” she asked. “Is it my child?” His voice cracked slightly. Her expression hardened. “What do you mean?” “Who the hell else would it be?” Her lips curled with sudden triumph. Dominic was surprised, “So I’m going to have an heir?” “For the sake of the baby, I’m willing to give you another chance,” Dominic said, his tone dripping with arrogance. “All the lies, all the leaving, I’ll overlook it. Just come home, Ivy. Be my Luna again. Raise my heir.” Ivy clenched her fists at her side, holding back tears of anger and pain. For a moment, Ivy’s body shook. The man she had once loved stood in front of her, speaking as if her worth only existed because of the child inside her. She lifted her head, her voice like ice. “Well, how generous of you,” she said bitterly. “Too bad. I’ve already gotten rid of the pregnancy.” Dominic’s face froze, horror flashing across his features. His chest heaved as if she had stabbed him straight through the heart. His eyes darkened. “You…” he growled, his voice low and trembling with rage. “You killed our unborn children.” His fists clenched, his entire body shaking as though he would shatter Ivy into pieces right there.Word spread through the supernatural world: Sanctuary Pack didn't just protect its own. It protected anyone who needed protection.Wolves started arriving from all over North America. Not just Omegas now, but Betas fleeing arranged matings. Alphas who'd lost challenges and faced execution. Mixed-species individuals rejected by both parent species. Anyone with nowhere else to go.Within six months, Sanctuary had four hundred wolves.Within a year, seven hundred.They had to expand their territory. The Dead Lands weren't big enough anymore."We need to negotiate with neighboring packs," Marcus said, studying maps. "Request permission to claim unclaimed land.""There is no unclaimed land," Dominic reminded him. "Everything belongs to someone.""Then we buy it," Cassandra suggested. "We've been accepting donations from rescued wolves' families. Wolves who are grateful their children/siblings/parents were saved. We have resources now. Use them."They approached Victoria Steele first."You
The trial took place in the central meeting hall, a structure large enough to hold the entire pack.Oliver stood in the center, hands bound with silver chains that prevented him from shifting or using any combat abilities.The children presented the evidence. Aiden shared Oliver's emotions during the betrayal, letting everyone feel his conflict and desperation. Luna showed them his genuine remorse. Nova revealed the futures where Oliver's brother died if he hadn't cooperated. Phoenix demonstrated the curse Oliver had introduced, pulling samples from the Veil so everyone could see how deadly it would have been.Then Ivy called for testimony.Isabella stood first. "Oliver helped me when I first arrived. He sat with me when I was too scared to sleep. He brought me food when I couldn't face the dining hall. He's not a monster. He's someone who made a mistake."Others spoke. Some defended Oliver. Some demanded exile or execution. Some just looked hurt and betrayed.Finally, Alpha Thorne's
Isabella's recovery was slow but steady.Physically, her wounds healed within weeks thanks to wolf regeneration and excellent medical care. Psychologically, the damage ran deeper."She barely speaks," Luna reported after another empathy session. "Her emotions are so tangled. She's grateful to be here but terrified someone will send her back. She wants to trust us but can't trust anyone. She's broken in ways I don't know how to fix.""Then we don't fix her," Nadia said gently. She'd been working with Isabella, using her two centuries of experience to help counsel severe trauma. "We support her. We give her time and space to heal herself. Recovery isn't something we can force.""How long will it take?""Years, probably. Maybe decades. Trauma like this doesn't just disappear. It becomes part of who you are. The goal isn't to erase it but to learn to live with it. To not let it define you."Three months after Isabella's arrival, she finally spoke more than a few words at a time.She found
The Dead Lands were no longer dead.With two hundred and sixty wolves now calling it home, Sanctuary Pack transformed from a refuge into a thriving community.They built real structures. Homes. Training facilities. A school for the children. A medical center run by healers from multiple species. Gardens that bloomed year-round thanks to Phoenix's stabilization of the convergence point.The pack organized itself not by traditional hierarchy but by skill and interest. Former Omegas discovered talents they'd never been allowed to explore. Wolves who'd been treated as disposable laborers became teachers, healers, artists, leaders.And Ivy and Dominic found that leading as Keepers was different from leading as Alphas.Without pack bonds to enforce their authority, they had to earn respect through actions. Through listening. Through admitting mistakes and learning from them.It was harder.It was harder. But also more rewarding."I never realized how much I relied on the Alpha bond," Ivy ad
The next day, the hearing reconvened.Alpha Thorne immediately started speaking. "The Council has heard from numerous packs who oppose recognizing Sanctuary Pack. We believe they represent a dangerous precedent. If we allow one group of dissatisfied wolves to break away and form their own pack, we invite chaos. Every pack will face constant threats of fracture. We cannot allow…""We're not asking for your allowance," Ivy interrupted.The chamber went silent."Excuse me?" the Chief Elder said."We're not asking for permission to exist. We're claiming our right to exist. There's a difference." Ivy stood, projecting confidence she didn't entirely feel. "Sanctuary Pack is not bound by traditional pack structures because we're not a traditional pack. We don't have an Alpha in the conventional sense. We have Keepers. Leaders who guide through wisdom rather than dominance.""That's not a recognized rank," Thorne said."It was recognized by the Aeternum for ten thousand years. The original ra
News of Sanctuary Pack spread through the supernatural world like wildfire.A pack led by two former Alphas reduced to Omega. A pack that welcomed outcasts. A pack protected by the prophesied four children. A pack that existed in a place where reality itself was unstable.Some packs saw them as heroes. Others saw them as threats. Most didn't know what to think.The Council called for a hearing."They want to determine if Sanctuary Pack should be officially recognized," Justin explained when he brought the summons. "Or if you should be declared rogues and hunted down.""Let them try hunting us," Cassandra said darkly."That's not helpful," Ivy said. She looked at the summons. "When is the hearing?""Two weeks. In Geneva. All pack leaders are required to attend.""I'm not a pack leader. I'm Omega.""You're the founder of Sanctuary Pack. That makes you leader whether you have Alpha powers or not." Justin paused. "Ivy, you need to be careful. There are packs that want you destroyed. They







