Mag-log inUNKNOWN Romeo had made up his mind that he would court Iris until he got her. He kept walking her, even when she had a bored look on her face."Where did you grow up, Iris?" Romeo asked. "What kind of lands does your family rule? I want to know everything about you."Iris kept her face flat. She did not look at him with any excitement. She simply walked because the path was open, and he had placed himself at her side."It's just a quiet territory," Iris answered, her voice dry and casual. "Nothing like the big packs you know.""You should learn more about running packs," Romeo said, stepping closer to her shoulder. "A woman with your face should sit at the top, not hidden away in some small corner. Are you interested in pack politics? You have not represented your family much at meetings."Iris let out a small sigh. "I do what my father asks. I do not need a lesson on politics tonight, Romeo."Romeo smiled, but his jaw tightened just a bit. He was used to women looking at him with w
Leora My chest heaved as I glared at Lady Queen, waiting for her to scream, cry about the fact that I knew her little secret, or slap me across the face.Instead, something far worse happened.The bubbly, energetic smile vanished from Lady Queen’s face in a single second. Her warm posture straightened, and the soft look in her eyes turned lifeless. She looked at me like I was a small, annoying bug crawling across her expensive floor."Guards," Lady Queen said, her tone flat and devoid of emotion.The two tall guards stationed near the archway immediately marched forward, their heavy boots striking the stone floor in unison. They stopped right behind me, waiting for their matriarch's command."This woman has just slandered the ruling family of the Nightingale Pack," Lady Queen stated, turning her back on me slightly as she smoothed down the front of her gown. "Strip her of all guest privileges immediately. Take her to the lower holding cells and lock her inside."My eyes went wide, a
Kolton The hallway was still chaotic because there was something to talk about."I want a full report on the subterranean cells," I ordered my chief guard. "Find out how Kent got out, which locks were picked, and who cleared his path. An Alpha does not just walk out of my cell without help.""Right away, Alpha!" the guard shouted, turning on his heel and sprinting down the stairs with a squad of warriors.I needed to keep this pack sane before a full rebellion broke out. Murder allegations were spreading like wildfire, and my enemies were waiting for me to slip up. But I was not about to let my authority break down.I summoned four of my most loyal trackers and senior officers into my private command room. These were men who had bled with me in battle, males who wanted nothing more than to see justice served for Shay's death and to keep the Hail Pack standing strong."Alpha," the lead tracker said, bowing his head. "The border patrols are setting up barriers now. What are your order
LeoraI wasn't sure about what I'd do when I found Jon. But I was sure not going to be in misery while he was in the bosom of the daughter of some whore, spending his evening nicely.Tears had come to my eyes more than once over Romeo's blatant rejection, but I kept my chin up. I did not care about the late hour or the rules of the house. Jon was mine, and he had no right to wander off toward Lady Nina’s side of the pack house without my permission.As I reached the grand archway leading into Nina’s private wing, two tall guards stepped out from the shadows. They crossed their silver spears right in front of my chest, blocking the corridor."Halt, Lady Leora," the guard on the left ordered, his voice hard and cold. "This is the private wing of Lady Nina. Guest entry is restricted."I stopped dead in my tracks, my jaw tightening as I forced my breathing to slow down. I needed to handle this with tact, not brute force.I lifted my chin, forcing a bright, sweet smile onto my lips. "Ther
Eve Alpha Malloy Tusk arrived the Summer pack. He marched through the doors with a scowl on his face, his tall frame rigid with anger.It was my first time seeing the man, and what a presence he had.I sat quietly in a chair near Curtis. He had asked me to sit here with him while he handled this visitor. Alpha Malloy did not waste any time. He stepped straight to the center of the room, pointing a finger directly at Curtis."I am deeply dissatisfied with your actions," Alpha Malloy barked, his voice echoing off the stone walls. "You have kept my daughter locked up in your cells for days now, and you offered no proper explanation to my people."Curtis did not interrupt him. He just kept his hands clasped behind his back, staring down at the older Alpha."I did not come immediately because I was away on an important political meeting in another pack," Malloy continued, pacing back and forth across the floor. "My beta was left in charge of the Tusk Pack while I was gone. There was no w
EVE The courtyard slowly emptied as the quieted crowd began to leave. I let out a long, shaky breath, feeling the knot in my chest loosen just a little.Before I could turn to head back toward the guest wing, Curtis wrapped his fingers gently around my arm. His grip was firm, but his touch was soft."Come with me, Eve," he whispered, his voice low enough so no lingering pack members could hear.He guided me away from the platform, leading me through the side entrance of the main house. We walked down the quiet corridor in silence until we reached his private study.Curtis opened the door, motioned for me to step inside, and shut it firmly behind us. He turned the brass lock, sealing us off from the rest of the pack house.I stood near the corner of his desk, rubbing my trembling hands together. Now that the adrenaline had faded, all I could feel was physical fatigue. My legs felt heavy, and my stomach churned with anxiety.He didn't go behind his desk. Instead, he walked right up to







