LOGINSera's POV
I stared at the massive wolf that had just collapsed at my feet, my heart still racing from the terror of moments before.
Damon's POVKade's pack territory was a fortress.Guards lined every entrance, their postures rigid and hostile. The moment our vehicles approached the main gates, a dozen wolves in human form stepped forward, weapons drawn, expressions cold."State your business," the lead guard demanded.
Sera's POVI felt Kade stir against me before I heard him wake.His breathing changed first, the deep rhythm of sleep giving way to something shallower, more alert. Then his arms tightened around me, pulling me closer against his chest.And then I felt it.
Damon's POVI didn't sleep.Couldn't sleep.The hours crawled by like years as I paced the hospital corridor, waiting for Giselle to wake up. The doctors had stabilized her, assured me she would recover, but she remained unconscious through the night and into the following day.
Sera's POVThe next morning, Kade insisted on feeding me again.I sat rigidly on the chair, acutely aware of his eyes tracking my every movement. Every bite I took. Every swallow. Every breath. He watched me with an intensity that made my skin crawl, as if I were some precious artifact that might vanish if he looked away for even a second.I forced myself to chew slowly, u
Sera's POVPain was the first thing I registered.It radiated through my body in waves, pulsing with every heartbeat. My head throbbed mercilessly, and when I tried to move, a sharp ache lanced through my ribs, stealing my breath.The car crash. I remembered now. The wolves appearing from nowhere. Giselle screaming. The sickening crunch of metal against tree.
Damon's POVJace and I tore through the territory like men possessed.We started at Giselle's apartment, where the guards confirmed that Sera and my sister had left hours ago. They hadn't said where they were going, only that they would return soon.But they hadn't returned.
Sera's Point of ViewMy head felt like someone had stuffed it with cotton and then hit it with a hammer.I groaned, blinking against the sunlight streaming through unfamiliar windows. Where—Right. The villa. Giselle. Wine.So much wine.I was still on the couch, but someone had covered me with a s
Sera's Point of ViewThe villa was gorgeous.Like, actually gorgeous. Not just nice—stunning. White stone exterior, huge windows, gardens that looked professionally maintained. The kind of place I'd only ever seen in magazines."This is where we're staying?" I asked as Giselle pulled up the drivewa
Damon's Point of ViewShe believed me.Actually believed my bullshit excuse about needing to know if she was a "good fit for the pack."I watched her face as she answered—completely serious, a little nervous, trying so hard to give me the right answers. Like there were right answers to questions ab
Damon's Point of ViewMy phone buzzed halfway through reviewing supply reports.[Can we drink some of your wine? The fancy stuff in the basement? Pretty please?]Giselle. Of course.I typed back: No. That collection is—Another message came through before I could finish typing.[It's for Sera. She'







