Shattered Hope

(Audrey's POV)"No. I don't believe in such coincidences."My voice came out stronger than I expected as I stared at George Thompson's averted gaze. The convenient territory communications outage, the vanished livestream, Mia's panic—it all screamed of deliberate deception.I grabbed my car keys from the side table, my movements sharp with determination. "I'm going somewhere with a decent pack network signal."Arthur appeared in the doorway, his imposing figure blocking my exit path. "There's no need for that. I'll drive you myself if you're so concerned.""No," I insisted, clutching my keys tighter. "I need to go alone."His dark eyes narrowed slightly. "Audrey—""That livestream with Florian today," I cut him off, my suspicion building with every passing second. "Why isn't there any replay available? No pack forum mentions, no news feed coverage—nothing."Arthur's expression remained carefully neutral. "I told you, the territorial networks are having issues. These things happ

Echoes and Awakenings

(Audrey's POV)I stared at the cell phone screen in Nathan's hands, the official Pack Council announcement burning into my retinas. "Florian Stormhowl - Declared Deceased." The words should have crushed me completely, but instead, something strange happened.A flood of memories crashed into my mind - not just recent ones, but ancient, buried ones I never knew I possessed. Suddenly, I was a small pup again, running through the forests of Northern Territory."Serena! You're late again!" A young Florian stood with his hands on his hips, golden eyes flashing with mock annoyance. "I've been waiting forever!""Sorry!" My own childish voice echoed in my memory. "I had to sneak past the pack guards."The scene shifted. We were climbing a steep rocky hill, and my legs ached from the effort."I can't go any further," I whined.Without hesitation, Florian crouched down. "Climb on. I'll carry you."Another memory surfaced - us sitting beneath an ancient moonwillow tree, its silver leaves c

Return to Territory

(Audrey's POV)"Central Territory Transport Hub," the automated announcement chimed overhead as I stepped off the long-distance transport.Two years. Two whole years since I'd last set foot on Central Territory soil.I adjusted my comfortable hunting boots and pulled my single travel pack higher on my shoulder, scanning the bustling terminal. The scents of various wolf packs mingled in the air—some familiar, some new."Audrey!"Before I could pinpoint the voice, I was engulfed in a fierce embrace that nearly knocked me off my feet. Sarah Mitchell's familiar scent—wild berries and moonflower—wrapped around me as tightly as her arms."You're finally back!" she exclaimed, squeezing me even tighter. "Two whole years! Do you have any idea how much I've missed you?""I can't breathe," I laughed, returning her hug with equal enthusiasm before gently extricating myself. "It's good to see you too, Sarah."Her eyes swept over me critically. "You look... different. More centered somehow."

Signs of Life

(Audrey's POV)As I was about to knock on the car window, a Beta guard quickly blocked my action. His large form materialized between me and the vehicle with surprising speed for his size."Step back, miss," he ordered, his voice firm but professional. "This is a secured transport.""I know who's inside," I insisted, trying to peer around his broad shoulders. "Please, I just need a moment with him."The guard didn't budge. "State your name and business.""Audrey Winter. I'm—I'm an old friend of Alpha Stormhowl." My voice caught on the word 'friend,' wholly inadequate for what Florian and I had been to each other.Something shifted in the guard's expression—not recognition, but communication. He touched his ear briefly, listening to instructions through an earpiece.The passenger window lowered slightly, and another Beta guard—this one seated inside—gave me a dismissive glance."Our Alpha says he does not recognize you," he stated coldly. "Please step away from the vehicle."Th

All Chapters of Alpha's Regret After His Pregnant Luna Left: Chapter 201 - Chapter 204

Shattered Hope

Echoes and Awakenings

Return to Territory

Signs of Life