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Ruth didn’t remember how she made it back to the pack house. She spent a lot of time wandering the pack garden before eventually making her way back inside. Everything felt blurred and distant, as if she were walking through something thick and suffocating. Her chest still ached, the pain sitting heavy inside her and refusing to ease. By the time she stood in front of Ryder’s door, her hands were trembling. She knocked once. Then twice. For a moment, there was no response. Ruth was about to knock again when the door opened. Ryder stood there with narrowed eyes, ready to hiss at her. But the moment his eyes landed on her, his expression changed completely. “Ruth?” His brows furrowed instantly. “What happened?” She tried to speak but her voice broke before any words could form. The tears she thought she had already cried came rushing back, spilling down her cheeks uncontrollably. Ryder didn’t hesitate. He stepped aside immediately. “Come in.” The moment she crossed the
Her eyes widened when she saw the man standing near the doorway. He had light blonde hair that fell softly over his forehead, delicate features and a slender, almost feminine build. Ruth recognized him after a moment. She had seen him once before when the Shadow Pack came to Darkwood with Evelyn. “Hello?” the man said, raising his brows when she didn’t respond. Ruth took a steady breath as the realization settled in her mind. A male omega… the one mated to the Beta of the Shadow Pack. She remembered hearing her pack mates whisper about him back when he had visited. “Are you from Darkwood?” he asked gently as he stepped further into the room. His eyes flicked toward the bed and the things scattered across it. “Do you need any help?” Then he noticed the jacket in her hands. “Umm… please don’t touch these things,” the man added with a soft sigh. “They’re important to me.” “Who do they belong to?” Ruth blurted out before she could stop herself. The man blinked, clearly cau
“I’m glad you’re finally here!” Luna Evelyn welcomed her guests with a warm, genuine smile. Ivy returned it with equal enthusiasm. “The Shadow Pack is our last stop. I’ve been waiting for this,” she said before pulling Evelyn into a tight hug. “Ruth! I’m so glad you’re here too!” Evelyn added as she stepped forward to hug the omega. Ruth smiled and returned the hug, but the excitement Evelyn expected wasn’t there. Her arms were gentle and almost distracted. Evelyn pulled back and frowned slightly. “Are you alright, dear? Did the journey tire you?” “I’m fine,” Ruth said quickly. “Just a headache.” The excuse came out a little rushed but she didn’t elaborate. “Sweetheart, let’s show them to their rooms. Lunch is ready,” Alpha Keiran said as he approached his mate. “The pups might be hungry.” He turned to look back at his friend. Cassian followed close behind him with Rennie in his hands. The pup looked around curiously, eyes bright despite the long travel. A few steps b
Ivy felt suffocated in Alpha Hunter’s office. It reminded her of the time Cassian interrogated her. The air in the room felt thick with tension. Alpha Hunter leaned back in his chair, fingers drumming lightly against the armrest as his eyes flicked between Cassian and Ivy. “Alpha Cassian,” he began, voice steady but cold. “we might be a small pack compared to yours but we do have people capable of investigating our guests. I knew from the moment you approached us for an alliance that something in our pack interested you. And I haven’t forgotten the time your beta came here asking questions in the past. We can connect the dots, you know?” Cassian’s jaw tightened. Ivy stood close beside him, her fingers curling into her palms. She hated to be seen like someone who had committed a crime. The whole thing felt unfair. What was she being scrutinised for? She looked up at her mate and they exchanged a glance before Cassian inhaled slowly. “The alliance wasn’t a drama,” he said even
“This is honestly a surprise. It’s been so long since we did business together, Alpha Cassian. I’m glad we’re strengthening our alliance.” Alpha Hunter said, stepping out of his office. Cassian and Ryder followed closely while Ivy trailed behind. Her mind was occupied by the things in the letter. If Hunter was to know of her identity, how would he react? “And it was nice to meet you, Luna Ivy. You’re so young but your insights are admirable.” The alpha said, turning back to look at the omega. Ivy forced a smile and cleared her throat before asking the question she’s been carrying on the tip of her tongue. “You have such a beautiful pack, Alpha Hunter.” She started, earning a proud grin from the man. “If it’s okay, can we walk around to see the place?” “Of course! Beta Max can guide you.” The man turned to his Beta who immediately stepped forward, ready to take on the task. “Then I’ll leave you all in his care. Please enjoy your stay, Alpha Cassian. I’ll meet you in a few hou
Third Person POV “I don’t think this is a good idea.” Ivy paced back and forth while her mate loaded their luggage into the back of the car. “Ivy, stop doing that,” Cassian said with a sigh. “I’m serious. This is not necessary and the past is in the past.” She muttered as she bit her nails. “I really don’t want to take my pups there.” Cassian looked at her for a moment before walking towards her. He pulled her into a tight hug and buried his face in the crook of her neck, breathing in her scent. “Calm down. You’re going there as the Luna of Darkwood, not as the child of banished members. As long as I’m with you, no one will dare raise their tongue against you. We’re going there for business. Redglow is not our last stop. We’ll soon have to visit the Shadow Pack too.” “Why do you need me—” “I always need you, Ivy,” Cassian cut her off. “First of all, you’re brilliant with negotiations and coming up with practical solutions. You’ve proved yourself countless times when the a







