Semua Bab By Shadowlight Lake: Bab 151 - Bab 159

The Lighthouse Wing was incredible. Our suite sat on the highest point of the rocky outcrop, with floor-to-ceiling windows on three sides offering panoramic views of the ocean. I could hear the waves crashing against the rocks below, and the salt air coming through the open balcony doors was intoxicating."Holy shit," I breathed, dropping my bags and walking straight to the balcony. "Carson, look at this view."He joined me outside, wrapping his arms around me from behind. "Not bad for a mountain pack Alpha and Luna.""Not bad? This is incredible. I could stay here forever.""Don't tempt me. I'm already thinking about how we could convince Alpha Clearwater to let us build a vacation home down here."I leaned back against his chest, watching seabirds dive for fish in the waves below. "It's so different from home. More... peaceful somehow.""Different energy. Mountain packs are all about strength and endurance. Coastal packs seem more about flow and adaptation.""Makes sense. You can't

As if summoned by our conversation, more familiar faces appeared. Sarah from Eastwind Pack walked along the beach with what looked like a book in her hand, also scanning the crowd. And I spotted Clara from Northpine near the food tables, dressed in a flowing green dress that showed off her figure."All three of them are here," I said."And all three are looking for Hunter.""This is going to be interesting.""That's one way to put it.""Astraia!" Lydia had spotted us and was approaching with a bright smile. "You look amazing! I love your dress.""Thank you, Lydia. You look beautiful too. That yellow is perfect on you.""Thanks! I'm so excited about tonight. I've never been to a coastal festival before." She glanced around again. "Have you seen Hunter? I was hoping to watch the wave dancing with him.""He was getting ready when we left," I said diplomatically. "I'm sure he'll be down soon.""Good! I want to make sure I ge

I spent the next twenty minutes meeting pack leaders and their Lunas, but I kept glancing back toward where Hunter was clearly struggling to manage three very determined women."Luna Briarthorn," Alpha Devon from Sunrise Pack was saying, "we'd love to discuss collaboration on renewable energy projects. Your environmental science background would be invaluable.""That sounds wonderful," I replied, trying to focus on the conversation while watching Hunter's increasingly desperate expression in the background.Lydia had claimed his left arm and was talking animatedly about something, gesturing toward the water. Sarah stood on his right, still clutching that book and making what looked like very serious points. And Coral had positioned herself directly in front of him, effectively trapping him in place."Perhaps we could schedule a formal meeting tomorrow?" Alpha Devon continued."Absolutely. I'd love to learn more about your projects.""Excellent. Now, if you'll excuse me, I should greet

I was still watching Hunter's romantic disaster unfold when Carson, Alexei, and I found ourselves in a quieter corner of the beach. The wave dancing was about to begin, and most of the crowd had moved toward the performance area."Hunter's quite the sensation," Alexei observed, sipping his sea glass punch. "I've never seen so many she-wolves compete for one man's attention.""Poor guy doesn't know which way to run.""At least he's being diplomatic about it," I said. "Though I think he's about two seconds away from diving into the ocean to escape."We watched as Pearl, Marina's daughter, gestured enthusiastically at something while Hunter nodded politely. Behind her, I could see at least three other women hovering, waiting for their turn."That might actually work," Alexei mused. "Hard to follow someone into the surf in formal attire.""Don't give him ideas," Carson laughed. "We'd spend the rest of the festival fishing him out of tide pools.""Should we rescue him?" I asked, watching H