The sun had climbed higher into the sky by the time Brad and I finished our breakfast. With our plates cleared away, I suggested we take a walk around the pack territory, hoping that the familiar sights and sounds might jog some memories loose. Brad agreed, the familiar signs of excitement in his eyes.As we strolled through the pack, I kept a close eye on Brad, observing his reactions to different places and faces. The townsfolk greeted us warmly, their smiles probably hiding the concern they had for their Alpha. Kids peeked out from behind their parents, their curiosity piqued by Brad's presence. It was evident that he had been telling the truth, and he had not come out of the pack house since news of death. We approached the heart of the pack, where Margot's house stood tall and welcoming. I thought it might be a good idea for Brad to talk to Margot, since she was the pack's best unofficial healer and a wise woman who could find some sympathy to garner for him. She might have some

The energy in the air sparked with the remnants of the ritual as we returned inside. The room felt heavy, and my heart ached with all of the hope that had nowhere to go, and my disappointment. Brad placed a comforting hand on my shoulder, his eyes mirroring the same emotions I felt."We gave it our all, Layla," Brad said, his voice gentle. "Even if it didn't work this time, I'm not giving up. We'll find a way to break this curse, I promise."His words were very soothing to my soul, and they felt like a reassurance that he was still here, still fighting alongside me. I managed a weak smile, my eyes still moist with unshed tears."I know, Brad. It's just... seeing you like this, it breaks my heart. I can't bear the thought of you not remembering us, our love, our life together," I said, my voice quivering.He pulled me into his arms, holding me close. "I can't bear it either, Layla. But we're in this together. We face our challenges as a team, remember? And no matter what happens, I lov

The room crackled with tension as I stared at the two individuals who had attempted to weaken Brad and our pack. Anger boiled inside me, but beneath it, there was a fierce determination. Brad's eyes, filled with a cold fury, never left them."You dared to put tifether this vile plan against me, against us," Brad's voice was low, his words cutting through the air like a sharp blade. "You thought you could weaken me, break my spirit. But you underestimated the strength of our pack, the power of our bond, and the love between me and Layla. Your actions are unforgivable."I stepped forward, my voice steady despite the rage burning within me. "Brad is the best Alpha we could ever ask for. He leads with wisdom, compassion, and kindness. Your betrayal won't weaken our pack; it will only make us stronger. We will stand together, and your twisted wants will never tear us apart."The taller one sneered, his arrogance infuriating. "We did what we thought was necessary. You were becoming weak, un

The pack house welcomed us with its bright colors, and I felt a warmth inside that I hadn't felt before. Brad and I settled into our favorite spot in the living room, a comfortable couch where we often discussed pack matters and important decisions, long before he had lost his memory. In the distance, the fire in the fireplace burning bright. Seated close to each other, we held on to each other for long minutes at end, looking at each other like it was the first time we had seen each other in a long time. We were locked in lazy conversation and trying to figure out who could have done this in the first place, and we had tried out many different names, but one kept on coming back, over and over:Erin"I know she has a crush on me," Brad said, his brow furrowed in contemplation. "But could it be possible that her feelings took a dark turn? Maybe she couldn't handle the fact that I didn't reciprocate her feelings. Though, that would have been very counterintuitive."I nodded, understandi

"You can call me someone who's not afraid of delusional villains," I retorted, my voice firm, refusing to back down in the face of Rame's anger. "Your reign of darkness ends here, Rame. We won't let you destroy our pack."Rame's eyes blazed with fury, his lips curling into a snarl. "You think your bravado will save you? I've faced stronger opponents than you, and they all fell before my power. There are many things that I can do that your small brains cannot even begin to fathom. Do you really feed into the belief that your confidence will help you?"I exchanged a shared glance with Brad, our shared annoyance fueling our speech. "Rame, your power may be formidable, but it's nothing compared to the strength of all the love that there is in this pack. Erin may be an exception, but in this pack, we protect our own," Brad said, his voice steady. "Our pack stands together, and that makes us stronger than you can ever comprehend. Get it through your little head that you are not getting your