MasukTyler struggled against the guards holding him.“Get your hands off me!” he growled, twisting his arms and attempting to shove them away. “I can walk by myself!”“Stop resisting!” one of the guards barked.“Then stop dragging me around like a criminal!”Tyler tried to wrench himself free, but the guards were stronger than he had anticipated. One held each of his arms while another walked behind him, ensuring he couldn't escape.His mind was still occupied with what had just happened in the dungeon.His friend had betrayed him.After everything they had been through together, after all the times Tyler had risked himself to protect him, his friend had looked him in the eyes and shouted for the guards.Tyler had known his friend was afraid. He understood that the threats against his family had forced him into a difficult position, but understanding didn't make the betrayal hurt any less.He had been willing to risk everything to save him and his friend had repaid him by handing him over
Seraphina hurried toward the healer’s chambers as soon as she heard what had happened to Mira.She did not rush there because she cared about Mira, she did not care whether Mira survived or not.What mattered to her was Kaelyn.Seraphina had been there when the confrontation happened. She had watched from a distance as Kaelyn argued with Mira, and she had seen the exact moment Kaelyn pushed her down the stairs.She could have spoken up, she could have told Alpha Eugene the truth, but she had deliberately remained silent because sometimes a secret was more valuable than the truth.Seraphina knew Kaelyn was becoming increasingly difficult to control. Kaelyn had already started acting independently, ignoring the instructions she had been given and making plans of her own.Now, Seraphina finally had something powerful enough to keep her under control.A secret.By the time Seraphina reached the healer’s chambers, she heard voices coming from inside.She slowed down before entering.“...I
Tyler pressed his back against the cold stone wall and held his breath. Footsteps were approaching and he feared just a hint of movement from him could lead to something disastrous happening.Not only would his plan completely fail, he might end up being severely punished and he couldn’t let that happen to himself.He could hear the sound of several guards moving through the corridor. His heart pounded heavily against his chest.He had known this wouldn't be easy, especially now that Jack had run off to go and find out what happened with Mira.Breaking into the dungeon was dangerous enough, but if he was caught, there was no telling what Eugene would do to him.Tyler slowly looked around. There was nowhere else to hide.He had already squeezed himself into the narrow space between two large wooden crates, hoping the darkness would be enough to conceal him.The footsteps grew louder and he heard when one of the guards laughed."Do you still have any of that?""Of course.""I thought yo
Mira was rushed into the healer's chambers almost immediately.Becca followed closely behind the guards, her heart pounding as she watched them carry her friend inside."Put her here."The healers quickly moved Mira onto one of the beds.One of them immediately examined her head while another began preparing the herbs and medicines they would need.Becca stood at the side of the room, watching helplessly."How bad is it?" she asked.The healer carefully moved some of Mira's hair away from the wound. Her expression immediately became serious."She has sustained a significant injury to her head."Becca's heart dropped."Is she going to be okay?""We need to treat her immediately.""Will she survive?" She asked impatiently.The healer looked at her."We don't know yet” she answered.Becca's chest tightened."Please save her” she begged."We will do everything we can."The healers immediately began working. One pressed a cloth against Mira's wound while another prepared a healing mixture.
Tyler had made up his mind. He was getting his friend out of the mansion.He didn't care what happened after that.His friend was sitting in a dungeon waiting for Alpha King Eugene to decide when his execution would take place, and Tyler couldn't stand the thought of simply watching it happen.The guard had always been good to him. They had shared meals, laughed together, covered for one another during long shifts, and talked about their lives whenever they had a quiet moment.Tyler couldn't suddenly abandon him because things had gone wrong. Especially when Tyler knew there was more to the story.He had already packed his things. A small backpack hung from his shoulder as he moved through the mansion, keeping his head lowered whenever another guard passed him.Once he got his friend out, they would leave, perhaps they would even return to Tyler's old pack.Technically, Tyler wasn't supposed to go back there, but he would deal with that when the time came.He had already lost enough,
Becca stood a few feet away from Eugene, still trying to process everything that had happened between them.She had only told him the truth. She hadn't meant to hurt him, but she couldn't take her words back.She didn't know if she loved him anymore and pretending that she did would have been worse."Eugene," she said quietly.He stared at her then she took a careful breath."I don't want to leave you” she said. “But that doesn't mean I'm okay with everything that's happening."Something shifted in Eugene’s expression and his jaw tightened."You will be” he replied.Becca frowned. She stared at him in disbelief."What? How can you say that?""Eventually you'll understand that everything I'm doing is for you” he said.Becca shook her head."You can't decide that for me” she retorted.Eugene stepped closer."I know you better than anyone” he said."Then you should know that forcing me isn't going to make things better” she replied.His eyes hardened."I'm not forcing you” he corrected.
Becca’s shoes tapped softly against the polished wooden floor, echoing down the corridor like a countdown she didn’t want to reach the end of. She didn't want to go.Every part of her screamed against it. But she had to. For them.A guard stationed at the study door dipped his head respectfully.
Max paced the forest floor, his boots crunching the dry leaves beneath them. Desmond, the ever-arrogant Alpha, moved beside him, his presence a constant weight on Max’s shoulders. They had reached the outskirts of the Vargus pack’s territory, the scent of pine and the distant sounds of the pack’s
The towering stone pillars of the Wolf Council Hall cast long shadows across the ornate marble floor, their silent presence as imposing as the figures that sat at the crescent table at the far end of the chamber. Alpha Eugene stood at the center of the circular dais, his arms hanging loosely at hi
The corridor was still and silent in the early morning haze, the hush of dawn wrapping the Blackwood mansion in a deceptive calm. Bits of golden light filtered through the tall arched windows, illuminating motes of dust that danced lazily in the air. Everything looked peaceful. Undisturbed. But i







