MasukEveHours had passed since the meeting in the hall, but my heart had not stopped pounding. I stood in the middle of my room right opposite his own bedroom, pacing back and forth near the edge of the bed.“Maybe we can just wait till he comes to us and then we would know what he's really planning,” Zee tried. I knew I was waiting for the worst to happen. Eventually, I pulled out my bag and began tossing my few belongings into it. If Curtis came to kick me out, I wanted to be ready to leave without causing a scene.I wouldn't want to start scrambling for my few belongings after I had been told to leave. A sharp knock sounded on the door, making me jump.“Maybe we should relax a bit?” Zee tried again. I ignored her once again. "Come in," I called out, my voice tight with nervous tension.The door pushed open, and Curtis walked into the room. His face was expressionless, giving away none of his thoughts. He stopped in the doorway, his eyes landing directly on my half-packed bag sittin
EveFor the first time since I fled the Hail Pack after the terrible treason accusations, my mind was finally clearing up about Kolton. I finally believed deep down that he would never have actually allowed me to be executed. My wolf had been terrified of everything back then because my entire life had been full of unfairness and betrayal at home. I had run away because I refused to stay and find out how bad things could get.Now, knowing that Kolton had spent all this time searching everywhere for me, I knew he would not have hurt me. However, I still had no intention of walking back into the hostility of the Hail Pack. Not now. I pressed a hand softly against my stomach, feeling the tiny life growing inside me. I had to protect my baby above everything else. I wanted a peaceful place where my child could grow up safe, and maybe one day we could find our way back to Hail.As I stood there thinking about my safety, my mind drifted back to that first night I met Kolton in the woods.
Kolton "Focus on the errand I gave you, Sandra," I said, my voice cold and firm. "Do not worry about my personal life or what I decide to do."Sandra looked angry but her smile didn't falter. Her expressions didn't bother me anymore. "Come, darling," she said to Magdalene, turning toward the hallway. "I will show you where you will be staying."Magdalene hesitated, looking back at me with wide eyes. "Alpha, I would like to linger around for a bit if that is okay with you.""You need to rest, Magdalene," I told her, shaking my head. "We just finished an eighteen-hour drive. Go with Sandra and let her show you to your room."Sandra gestured for her to follow, and Magdalene gave me a small bow before walking away. Shay stood nearby with Calvin, offering me a quick greeting. I gave her a short nod as I walked past her, heading straight into the pack house with Calvin following close on my heels."I need a full report, Calvin," I said as we entered my study. "Tell me what business happen
Kolton's POV Are you sure this is the Hail pack or are we here to search further for your mate?”I didn't answer her.“But for real, did we really—”"Get ready to step out of the car, Magdalene," I said, cutting off her endless talk.Magdalene stopped mid-sentence, staring out the passenger window with wide eyes as she looked at the massive gates of the Hail Pack."This is the most expensive place I have ever seen in my entire life, Alpha Kolton," she whispered, her voice filled with awe.I ignored her praise, keeping my hands locked tight on the steering wheel. My mind was racing, still consumed by a burning frustration that refused to fade. We had just finished an eighteen-hour drive back from the Summer Pack borders, covering massive miles with zero sleep. But the physical exhaustion was nothing compared to the ache in my chest. I knew I had been close to my mate hours ago. The bond had flared hot in my veins before vanishing into thin air, and I could not shake the feeling that
Unknown POV Everyone in the Hail pack was talking about Kolton's return, but not for the reason he would wanted."He is coming back alone,""His mate flatly refused to come with him.""Of course she ran,""She was facing execution for treason. Why would she return to die?""The alpha would have protected her," another “He would never watch his own mate get executed.""You forget she was forced into being his seventh wife. No woman stays after a forced mating."Calvin walked past the chattering groups, ignoring every word. He had enough on his mind. Between the rumors and the chaos caused by Helen, Sandra, and Shay in the woods, he was exhausted. He decided right then that Kolton would handle all of it the moment he stepped through the gates.Calvin headed up the stairs to his private quarters to grab a tablet for his office. He pushed his bedroom door open, stepping into the well-lit room.A shadow moved near the far wall. Shay stepped out from the closet entrance, a slow smile spre
Unknown POV "Are you ready to go, darling?" Leora asked, leaning against the doorframe with a playful smirk.Jon paused while adjusting his jacket, eyeing her through the mirror with deep suspicion. For months, Leora had treated him with nothing but hostility, calling him weak and telling him he was not worthy to stand beside her. Yet this morning, she was smiling, tossing playful glances his way, and acting almost affectionate."I am almost done," Jon said, keeping his voice steady as he picked up his watch.Leora walked closer, her eyes gleaming as she ran her fingers lightly along his shoulder. She let out a soft laugh and smirked again. "You look so stiff today, Jon. Why are you so tense?""We have never gone on an official trip to represent the Winter Pack like this," Jon lied quickly, avoiding her gaze. "It is a big responsibility. I just want everything to go right."In reality, his mind was racing with fear. He wondered if Leora knew about his secret relationship with Kim Bra







