LOGIN“At least she didn’t pass out this time.”Poppy groans. “Callen.”“What?” he shrugs innocently. “That’s personal growth. I’m proud of you.”“Pass out?” Bastian frowns. “Yeah, when she found out Leo was her mate, she tried to run. But she ran right into Jake, who immediately told her she was his mat
** Leo’s POV **“No, seriously, humour is my thing,” Callen says enthusiastically. “True,” Ryder nods."Aww, thanks, Rye. It's nice to finally be appreciated.""Last week you got stuck in a camping chair," Ryder continues. "I have to admit that was pretty funny."Callen's face drops immediately. “
Static brushes over my skin as the light around the clearing dims so suddenly that it feels as though a cloud has passed overhead. Except when I glance up, the sky is still clear. Uneasy whispers spread through the gathered pack.My wolf presses harder against my skin, but not because of the twins t
** Leo’s POV **The growl hits me like a punch to the chest, and every muscle in my body locks. Poppy stiffens beside me, and it takes every ounce of self-control to hold my wolf back.Protect.Defend.I move without thinking, stepping directly in front of her. Jake pulls her against his side so qui
“You don’t even know where she is.”“I’ll figure it out.”His expression says exactly what he thinks of that plan. Unfortunately for him, I don’t care about that either. My wolf is practically vibrating beneath my skin now, demanding his mate.“You’re impossible,” Bastian sighs.I scoff. “Like I’ve
** Alaric’s POV **“She has two mates.”I stare at Bastian. Bastian stares at me. Neither of us say anything. Then I laugh a genuine laugh. Because that’s ridiculous.“Good one.”Bastian doesn’t laugh, and my smile slowly fades.“…you’re serious?”“Unfortunately.”“No.”“Alaric…”“No,” I point at hi
“I’ve got you,” Leo says, and for the first time in what feels like forever, my brain actually hears it.Leo settles on the floor beside the sofa. He lets out a breath, looking uncomfortable. He’s an enforcer, a warrior. Not a doctor or therapist, but he tries anyway. He places one hand lightly over
The thought should scare me; it doesn’t.“Is everyone safe?” I ask finally. “The pack?”There’s a pause before Callen answers. “Most of them. We lost nine. The rest made it to Midnight.”Nine. I swallow the grief that swells in my throat. Every death weighs on us, but tonight… tonight they were mine
Josh studies us both again. I can tell he’s weighing the risks. Midnight’s always been independent, but Paige swayed him last time, and now he just needs a reminder of why he chose to support us with enforcers and offer sanctuary.“This is not a war between my pack and the hunters; it’s our kind ver
** Remy’s POV **Something about returning home makes the silence worse.The forest was bad enough… too still, too knowing, but stepping into the clearing around the first of the Phoenix cabins feels even worse.Ryder raises a hand, and we slow, fanning out across the open space.The cabins look exa







