LOGIN"Sorry to hear that—I hope this isn't a troll. Waiting for updates!""You might consider sending them a unique ritual gift, like a funeral wreath or a banner marking the exact number of days your ex and his mistress have been together."The comment section of the shifter forum was a whirlwind of chaos, with many wolves devolving into a heated debate over blood purity and pack loyalty. However, I fixated on the suggestion of the funeral wreath. It wasn't entirely unreasonable.Since the ceremony grounds were already being themed with exotic flora, a few bunches of yellow and white chrysanthemums—the blossoms of the dead—would certainly add a "unique" aesthetic.I reached for my device and placed an order with a specialist florist in the Northlands. Lexi had ignored my warnings; now, she would receive a symbolic tribute to the death of her dignity. If she wouldn't let me find peace in my new life, then none of them should expect a tranquil union.I gently caressed the slight bump of my
Unfazed, Cameron picked up the call. "Hello?""Cameron, tomorrow is your high-ritual. Come back to the Steele Residence for a meal tonight. Lexi will also—"Margaret’s words trailed off as Cameron abruptly ended the call. His gaze turned to ice as he observed Sierra from a distance, watching her enter a transport and vanish into the Northlands' fog.Following the disconnection, Margaret made several more attempts to reach him, but the line remained silent.With a hint of awkwardness, Margaret addressed Lexi. "He likely has pack obligations. You’re well aware of how Steele Industries relies solely on his leadership."Lexi’s gaze darkened, but she maintained her poise. "It’s alright, Matriarch. I understand that Cameron is consumed by pack affairs.""Lexi, you’re so understanding. Regardless, please join us for the feast tonight. What about your brothers? I heard the Vaughn Circle was supposed to arrive, right?"Lexi’s expression stiffened. "Yes, they planned to come, but their flight a
With a mask of false confidence, she snapped, “Sierra, you wouldn’t dare! Just because you used those savage tactics against Candace doesn’t mean I’m as easy to corner as she is.”I met her gaze with a weary, knowing smile. “Go ahead, put it to the test. Since you’re so determined to make my life difficult, let’s just ensure this path is a nightmare for everyone involved, shall we?”Maya hissed, her blood-purity arrogance flaring. “If you sabotage this, the studio loses its reputation! Besides, you had no idea this was my commission before you set foot on these cliffs. You’re too much of a professional to ruin it now.”Despite the heat of our hatred, she knew I still followed the ancient codes of the artisan.A cold smirk played on my lips. “Actually, I spotted several structural flaws in this ritual altar the moment I arrived. I had every intention of fixing them to ensure your safety. But since this is your union, maybe I’ll just leave them be. A couple headed toward a cliff seems l
"Landon," I began, my voice steady despite the underlying tension, "do you think there’s a possibility that Vista Properties might suddenly halt the redevelopment? Or maybe manipulate the names on the relocation scrolls—or even the bank transfer signals?"Landon frowned, his sharp, golden eyes reflecting a hint of confusion. "Sierra, why would you let your mind wander into such dark territory? It’s highly improbable. Vista Properties is governed by the ancient codes of the Vaughn Circle; their management is ironclad. Rest assured, I’ll be monitoring every scent trail and credit transfer for you," he promised.I fell silent for a beat, the cold weight of the Northlands' politics pressing on me. "Alright. Thank you, Landon."If Lexi Hart was pulling strings from within the den of the Great-Pack, I wouldn't let her scent go cold.After I left the Vaughn Estates, Felix called my device. "Sierra, how did the scroll-signing go today?""The marks are set. The territory is secured.""Congratu
"The pack has reached an accord with the local den-dwellers. We aren't expecting any resistance."In the back of the luxury transport, Cameron Steele massaged his temples, his patience fraying. "I am talking about Sierra’s childhood territory! Where is your head, Jonah?"Jonah Price swallowed hard, adjusting his glasses. "Alpha, Mr. Coleman from Optima Construction confirmed one of our own reached out to him. Based on the scent trail, it’s someone from Candace Moore’s inner circle. She’s behind the sabotage."Given Candace’s history of clawing at Sierra, the connection was obvious. Cameron’s eyes flashed with a cold, predatory light. "And the status of the territory now?""Today is the signing of the scrolls in the old sector. But there’s a snag. Sierra and Patricia Bloom’s residence has been contested. Her adoptive parents, the Bowens, managed to get their marks on the scrolls before dawn," Jonah explained.Cameron surged to his feet, grabbing his obsidian suit jacket. "I’m going to
Landon’s eyes burned with a cold, predatory light. He would undoubtedly track down the coward behind this and snap their legs like dry kindling.After a tense silence, Jonah Price spoke through the line. "It appears Steele Industries—the Alpha's direct family—is pulling the strings.""What?"Landon’s head snapped toward the living room where I sat. He quickly slid the veranda door shut, cutting off the sound. "Did you verify the motive?" he growled into the phone.Why was Cameron Steele targeting me? Was he trying to use the redevelopment to force me back into his den as a mistress? Landon’s mind raced through a dozen violent scenarios, his protective brotherly instincts flaring into a murderous rage."We aren't certain of the 'why' yet, but the order to George at Optima Construction came straight from the Steele Residence," Jonah reported. "No construction pack in the Northlands would dare defy the Steele Matriarch or her daughter.""Cameron is playing a dangerous game," Landon hisse
In terms of height and dominant presence, Cameron Steele far surpassed Felix.Cameron recognized him immediately—the male who had carried Sierra into the trauma ward. His jaw tightened, his predatory gaze dropping to the medical receipts clutched in Felix’s hand."Settling the debts?" Cameron asked
I kept my mask on, my pulse thrumming. I hadn't planned to speak to him, but since I’d accepted a ride from his personal driver, ignoring the Alpha’s call felt like a breach of the very protocol I was trying to establish.The second the connection clicked, Cameron’s snarl vibrated through the inter
"Your adoptive parents have tracked my scent to the Steele Residence. They are standing at my gate demanding a dowry."Sierra was mortified. The embarrassment burned her skin. "Throw them out. Do not give them a single penny.""Deal with your own mess. I have a pack to run," he replied curtly befor
The reaction from Sierra’s adoptive parents after Felix’s intervention was anything but natural.Veronica Hale and Jonah Price showed their true, jagged teeth. They didn't even bother with the "loving guardians" facade anymore, spitting vitriol into the air. "I don’t give a damn about your pack law







