The crowd took three steps back as they heard the growl of their Alpha. A mischievous smile played on Bianca's lips, and she looked at Black with a jaded expression. "What?" Black rested his forehead against the back of his Luna's neck and growled, "You keep your clothes on, Love." Bianca started to open her mouth, but a high-pitched squeal of excitement sounded further up the steps leading to the massive pack house. "OH. BY.THE. MOON. GODDESS! Our Luna is finally here!" The Frenchwoman was surprised when she discovered a young woman sitting in a wheelchair. This stranger gave her a radiant smile and began to gesture to ask them to come closer to her. She was a brunette with her hair tied in a thick braid. She wore a yellow strapless dress that fell to her ankles and a simple denim jacket. Creoles hung from her ears, complementing the various bracelets and multiple chains she had chosen as jewelry that morning. Magnus nodded and guided B

Black started to open his mouth to answer her, but three knocks on the door prevented him from giving Bianca an answer. Maska's growl echoed through the room's space, caused by the outside interruption. On the other hand, Bianca rolled her eyes and stood up to open the door. "I wonder who that could be." Black jumped up from the bench where they were sitting and followed her like her shadow. "It's pretty easy to guess. Only one person can come and disturb me in our room without fear of consequences, Love. And, I could feel her coming... I didn't think she would dare knock on the door, though." Bianca, who had put her hand on the handle, paused and looked up at him. She gave him a big, amused smile. "What?" he asked. "Our room. It's amazing how quickly you've adapted to my presence beside you," she replied. Black placed his hand on Bianca's and opened the door while putting his other arm around her waist. He made no effort to silence Maska's g

Black's eyes suddenly became cloudy. Bianca flinched slightly when she noticed it, but she remained perfectly still. She knew he was telepathically communicating with someone and was anxious to know who it was. Magnus quickly ran his hand over his eyes before resting it gently against Rosy's back. "Duncan will be here in a few moments. He should be able to give us a list of the red male wolves," he explained almost in a whisper. He was worried he'd wake Rosy if he spoke too loudly. Bianca took Magnus's arm in hers, then laid her head against his shoulder. A slight smile played on her lips as she watched the green landscape through the large floor-to-ceiling windows. * _ Whoooo, imagine for a moment if it was our cub in our arms, Maska suggested, tongue hanging out at her side. "That would be absolute perfection," Magnus immediately replied. * The delicate scent of their Luna, combined with the mellow s

Alo placed his hands flat on the table in front of him. Then he took a deep breath, and a golden flash lit up his eyes for a moment.Dhara smiled as she saw him right before her, using the spirits."Good. We should be perfectly fine for as long as this meeting lasts," Old Al' explained before looking at Bianca, "The Crossroad Café is taking on its primary role tonight, that is, as a neutral place where all species can meet on an equal footing. And, most importantly, putting aside old grudges. I emphasize this point because the two entities on this table tonight are, so to speak, never on good terms."Bianca nodded, then raised her hand as if to ask to speak.Old Al' smiled at her, simply waiting for her to talk.Bianca's eyes roamed over all the people around the table:"Why are you and Dhara present? I mean, this story is all about my Mate and Augustin, right?"A growl of satisfaction came from the wolf's throat, pleased to hear his Luna call him that in

Bianca let out a hiccup of surprise and quickly turned her head to Magnus:"You're a hybrid?"The Alpha merely nodded, displeased that the conversation had turned to him."You're half what?" Bianca immediately asked, her eyes burning with curiosity."His wolf is colossal and loaded with ancient magic," Dhara said."No way! Magnus is half wolf, half-witch?! Is that why the earth looked like it had burned up in the Crescent Moon Pack when you let Maska take your place?" exclaimed Bianca.The people around the table had to press their lips together and look away to avoid bursting into laughter.Alo cleared his throat, trying to keep a straight face:"No. He's not half a witch, Bianca."The young woman quickly raised a hand to ask him to stop talking. Then she began to tap on the table in front of her:"Wait, I really want to try to guess! Scorched earth... Half dragon?" she asked Magnus.The Alpha, initially annoyed, relaxed at having her hav