로그인“Aurora…”Maverick’s voice dropped this time.Low.Dangerous.Laced with urgency.From the way Monica had vanished, it was clear to him what she intended.She was going after Aurora and he wasn’t going to let that happen.A cold wave of dread settled in Maverick’s chest as he turned sharply, his gaze sweeping across the battlefield to check on his warriors.They were still holding their ground.Good.“Beta Logan. Take command. I’m going after Monica. She’s behind all of this.” Maverick’s voice cut through Logan’s mind as he mindlinked him mid-battle.Logan, who was locked in combat with a rogue, stiffened slightly at the words.Monica?Questions rose in his mind, but there was no time to ask them.“Understood, Alpha,” Logan replied through the link.With a feral snarl, he lunged forward, his claws slashing upward as he drove them straight into the eyes of an approaching rogue.The beast howled in agony.Logan didn’t hesitate.He twisted his claws deeper, tearing through flesh before ri
Logan followed Maverick’s line of sight, turning toward the far edge of the forest.From the left, a pack of rogue wolves burst through the trees, rushing forward with raw aggression. Some growled low and deep, others let out sharp, furious roars. Every single one of them carried the same thing… rage.Maverick’s lips curled into a slow, dangerous smile, his teeth flashing briefly in the dim light.“This should be interesting,” he murmured under his breath. His excitement only made him more dangerous.He turned his attention back to his warriors, scanning their positions. They were all exactly where he had placed them.Good.“Front line, engage,” Maverick commanded, his voice firm and cutting through the tension.Then his gaze shifted to the others.“Defenders, hold your ground.”His warriors nodded in unison as they were all ready for battle.“Now… charge. Tear them apart.” Maverick growled, his Alpha authority rippling through the air.In an instant, bones cracked and shifted.Clothe
Logan glanced between Maverick and Aurora, confusion flickering across his face.“Reverse,” Maverick growled, his tone was sharper, more commanding.“Alpha,” Beta Logan responded immediately. Without asking questions, he shifted into action, gripping the steering wheel as he leaned back slightly to get a clear view and began reversing the car.“All warriors, reverse your vehicles now. There’s danger ahead.” Maverick’s voice cut through the minds of his warriors with authority. His tone left no room for doubt.None of them hesitated. They trusted his instincts with their lives. One after the other, the cars began moving backward in perfect coordination.Maverick turned to Aurora. “Are you certain?” he asked with an intense gaze. His eyes searched hers, looking for any sign of hesitation. Aurora swallowed hard. She shut her eyes, reaching out for Nyx, needing confirmation. Nyx hadn’t explained much, and that uncertainty made her chest tighten.As her eyes remained closed, the world ar
“Thank you for telling me,” Aurora said softly to Butler Harold. “And… I hope you have a good life until we meet again.” She gave him a small smile before excusing herself.As she made her way to the garage, she noticed all the warriors already seated in their respective SUVs… waiting for her. Their patience alone was enough to make her uneasy.This… feels unreal, Aurora thought. The Maverick she had known before wouldn’t have spared her even a second. Yet now, they had all waited. For her.She bit her lower lip, then walked toward the SUV Beta Logan was driving.Opening the back door, she saw Maverick already seated inside. His presence immediately shifted the air inside the car.Aurora slid into the car beside him and let out a quiet breath.“Good morning, Beta Logan,” Aurora greeted politely. “Sorry for taking so long.”Her gaze shifted to Maverick, a faint smile still resting on her lips. Though her thoughts were anything but calm.Maverick gave a small nod before mindlinking his
After Aurora’s question, the reflection of the wolf said nothing. It simply stared at her, its fur kept swaying gently.“Nyx?” Aurora called, her voice uncertain. Never before had she seen a wolf appear in a mirror that should have reflected only her.Still, there was no response. Silence filled the room. The quiet felt heavier than it should have.Aurora let out a slow sigh, her shoulders dropping slightly. She closed her eyes, deciding to reach inward this time… to her subconscious.Before now, she had always waited for Nyx to come to her. But this time, Aurora wanted to take control. She was tired of waiting… tired of not understanding what was happening to her.‘She’s my wolf… I should be able to reach her,’ she thought, swallowing hard.She set the tray down on the dressing table and clenched her fists. With her eyes still closed, she focused deeply, trying to connect to the presence she had just seen. Her heartbeat echoed in her ears as she reached further inward.“Nyx… talk to
Maverick and Aurora shared the same bed, sleeping close to each other through the night. Despite everything between them, the night had been unusually peaceful.By early morning, around four, Maverick quietly slipped out of bed and made his way to the sitting room to attend to some business matters, both in the human world and within his pack.With his laptop resting on his thigh, he handled a series of client communications through live chat. It took him about an hour to wrap everything up.After that, he leaned back against the couch and reached out through the mindlink to connect with his pack at Silvercrest.“Alpha Maverick,” one of his warriors spoke through the link. “We refused to let the Hallowpack brothers cross into our territory, but they’ve issued a warning. They said if Aurora isn’t handed over within the next twenty-four hours, they’ll declare war… and they intend to follow through.” The tension on the other end of the link was unmistakable.Maverick let out a cold scoff







