Se connecterAt his words, my mind started wandering back to the past—how did a high-ranking wolf like him even know about those days?Soon, the carriage pulled into Peakville Estate. I helped his heavy, alcohol-soaked frame down the stone steps when we reached his villa. It took a while for someone to unlatch the front gates, revealing an older pack elder.When the elder saw how heavily Caius was swaying, he gasped. "Oh, young alpha Caius... why are you so soaked in wine? Thank you for bringing him back to his estate, Luna."I offered a polite nod and left Caius in the elder's hands.I wanted to walk back to my own place, but Peakville Estate was a massive territory development. Every villa had its own vast grounds, so traveling on foot would take my human legs forever.Instead, I drove Caius's silver-trimmed carriage back to my courtyard.It was already midnight when I reached our gates. Knowing I had to leave for the border at dawn, I parked the rig downstairs and hurried inside to wash up befo
I nodded and asked, “What about Harrison Credit’s review of Greystone Pack Holdings?” The auditing process for that territory takes time.“It’s moving along smoothly, Luna,” Lyanna replied, adjusting her parchment stack.I flipped through the fresh scrolls on my mahogany desk. Suddenly, I recalled my scheduled inspection ride to the border. Looking up, I asked, “What time does my transport leave for Moonfang Province tomorrow?”“Five in the morning,” Lyanna said, pausing briefly. “We plan to wrap up the border checks in two days, so we must arrive at the outpost early. A representative from the Territory Treasury Guild is riding with us.”“Fine,” I said, rubbing my tired eyes. “I will ride out alone. You remain at the keep to oversee Harrison Credit and AC Credit.”“Understood, Luna.”The dark storm season in Silvermoon Capital kept the skies heavy and suffocating. Yesterday, the sun broke through for a few brief hours before torrents of rain flooded the cobblestone streets again.By
I fell into a heavy sleep, but sometime in the dead of night, the mattress dipped. A broad, warm body slid beneath the covers and pulled my plus-size frame tightly against his hard chest.It was Caelan. I kept my lips shut and drifted back off into the dark.The physical toll of carrying an Alpha's child was wrecking my sleep, and by the time I arrived at the Alpha Dominion District the next morning, my human head felt muddled and heavy.Lyanna stepped into my inner office with a leather folder, placing a steaming cup of herbal tea on my desk. "Luna Elowen, you look terribly pale today. Should I summon a healer from the Silvermoon Grand Healing Temple?"I shook my head, rubbing my eyes. "I am fine, Lyanna. Just another sleepless night under the Alpha bond. You may return to your duties."She gave me a worried look before gathering her papers. "Elder Lucan is actually present in the building today, Luna. I spotted his guard in the main transport lift earlier."Lucan Blackmoor held sign
Carrying my heavy body into his broad arms, Caelan cut his golden eyes toward Mrs. Eriksen, who was hovering near the porch in sheer panic. "Get a transport for Lady Isolde immediately!"Mrs. Eriksen nodded frantically, signaling the guard at the outer gates.Isolde stood frozen on the gravel, her face draining of all color as she stared at Caelan holding me. "Caelan..." she whimpered, her voice trembling with calculated tragedy."Return to your pack quarters, Isolde!" Caelan commanded, his voice booming with absolute Alpha authority before turning his back on her and carrying me into the grand villa.Behind us, Mrs. Eriksen's stern voice echoed across the courtyard. "Lady Isolde, your transport has arrived at the gates."Once inside the primary chamber, Caelan set my plus-size frame onto the bed with shocking gentleness. He leaned down, pressing his warm lips against my forehead in a lingering kiss. "Do not push your luck with these dangerous stunts, Elowen. Or else..."He left the t
It was an urgent chiming from Lyanna, and her voice was tight with stress over the crystal link. "Luna Elowen, the enforcers from Harrison Credit have officially linked up with our Territory Treasury Guild. What are your orders regarding Greystone Pack Holdings?"I knew my human mind was too raw to make sweeping administrative calls after last night's disaster. "Contact the elders at AC Credit immediately and turn the entire Greystone audit over to their council," I instructed coldly. "You are personally taking charge of the ledger handoffs."Lyanna acknowledged the command with a sharp breath before adding, "Understood, Luna. The border outpost at Ironfang Works goes operational by the end of this lunar cycle. You will need to ride out on a territory inspection for several days."I gave a faint nod, knowing the travel was unavoidable. After terminating the link, I dragged my exhausted, aching body out of the sheets, every joint in my plus-size frame throbbing with bone-deep fatigue.
Caius had the worst timing in the entire territory, catching me in the market right while I was still fuming over Caelan's utter betrayal at the dominion.Swallowing down my rising anger, I turned my back on his chaotic romance drama and walked straight toward the high-rise apartments near the pack border.To my endless frustration, Caius didn't get the hint, his heavy footsteps trailing right behind me like an unwanted shadow. Out of nowhere, his large hand clamped around my wrist, his face twisted in pure, arrogant fury. "Are you still dismissing me like some weak-blooded pup, Elowen?""Yes! You are completely insufferable, now back off—ah!" Before I could finish my sentence, he grabbed me around my thick thighs, ducked his shoulder into my waist, and hoisted my plus-size body completely upside down."Oh, really? Let me show you what this pup can do!" he growled, his alpha temper flaring hot as he raised his heavy palm and brought it down hard across my rear, delivering two sharp, s







