Chapter 52: Thane

“Well I think it’s safe to say that we’re not getting invited back here next year.” Landon spoke as he sunk down on the couch throwing his hands behind his head with a grin on his face.Lyra walked up to him and and shoved a comforter into his hands.“Yeah, leave it to Thane to start a fight and get us kicked out of a Mating Ceremony. A ceremony literally dedicated to love.”I was slumped on a one seater pressing ice to my knuckles even though they had already started healing.I outstretched them making sure everything was still intact. “We left. We weren’t kicked out.” I clarified.“Oh that makes things so much better.” Lyra spoke sarcastically.Landon rolled onto the floor landing on his feet.“Okay, okay, but can we talk about Thane’s left hook? That was badass bro!” He spoke in excitement.“No. Do not encourage this.” Lyra snapped pointing a chastising finger at him.Landon lifted his hands in defence before looking at me. “Seriously though, thank you for sticking up for her. That

Last Updated : 2025-08-19

Chapter 53: Thane

I walked out the door and found King Reagan standing with beta Miranda on the porch. He was looking out at the star lit sky while Miranda’s eyes scanned the surroundings as if seeking danger.Finally, her eyes settled on me and narrowed with disapproval. But she didn’t say a word. That was always Miranda, few words but could show you how she felt about you in a moment’s notice and right now, I didn’t feel like being body slammed.Thankfully, at that moment, King Rowan turned around and he gave me a small grin.Not the reaction I had been expecting.“Thane step out with me, please.” He spoke as he gestured.Miranda was still giving me a hard look. All in all I had embarrassed the king and the entire werewolf council out there. I didn’t know what to expect.I stepped out into the cool air regardless. I had never been one to shy from dealing with consequences.“That, back there was irresponsible extremely irresponsible, son.” King Reagan immediately spoke. “Not fitting of a future king

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Chapter 54: Piper

“Cam? Cameron?” I called out as I wandered through the halls of my home.But no one was there.In fact, it was eerily quiet.“Celeste? Jaimie?” I yelled by my voice just echoed back to me.I slowly walked into Cameron’s study.Already a chill swept through the air and I started to feel uneasy.This wasn’t one of Cameron’s dreams. Shakily I took a step forward into the room.“Cam?” I whispered hoping I was wrong.I felt something move faster than humanly possible. Next thing I knew I was on the ground, knocked off my feet.Something wrapped around my throat and I started clawing at it struggling to breathe.I looked up and a dark hooded figure was above me.I heard a deep, unsettling chuckle feel like it was rumbling through my entire body. “You thought you could get away from me, my love?”***I gasped as I shot up in the bed.My hands went to my neck and I tentatively felt around it. I winced in pain feeling a slight ache.He had been in my dreams. I thought to myself hysterically.

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Chapter 55: Thane

“I never thought this day would come.” Lyra sighed as she propped herself up onto the table.I was underneath the kitchen sink using a wrench to tighten up the leak Mary had been complaining about all week.“What day? You mean the day I would be at loggerheads with the council and on probation having my title practically stripped away?”I asked dryly.Lyra swung her feet looking thoughtful. “I mean, those things are horrible and all but what I meant was that I never thought I’d see the day you’d actually be relaxed.”When I couldn’t twist the wrench any longer I twisted it off before setting it down.I slid out of the cabinet and sat up dusting my hands.“I’m not relaxed, Lyra.” I spoke with a huff.I didn’t want to admit it but I was beyond stressed. Being an alpha is all I had ever known. All I had been training for since I was a kid.King Reagan essentially striping me of all my responsibilities and duties made me restless. Made me feel like I had no purpose.Who was I when I wasn’

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Chapter 56: Piper

“Yeah!” I screamed at the top of my voice feeling the waves under my board as the water guided me making me feel like I was flying.I held out my hands screaming feeling weightless and free.I could hear Landon on another board not to far. I turned and saw him riding a near by wave.Ocean water slapped my face and I laughed as the wave swept me back to the surface.I fell in the water dragging my board back to the sand.I let out a sigh as I fell onto the sand spreading my arms out as the tide gently ate at my feet.A few moments later, Landon appeared also dragging his board.He was breathing heavily and dropped by me before shaking his hair out.“Landon!” I protested but still laughed as the water splashed onto me.He simply grinned, putting his arms behind him as he leaned back. “Having fun on the waves?” He asked.I took in a deep breath enjoying the sun on my face. “You have no idea. Cam never let me go surfing.” I muttered.Landon furrowed his brows. “What? But you’re so good at

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Chapter 57: Piper

I turned and looked at Thane.He had rid himself of his shirt. Which wasn’t uncommon on the beach but dang it, not everyone looked like him!I tried not to let my eyes drift down to his six back and toned chest.“Hey.” I spoke trying to appear casual.I looked around feeling more eyes on us than before.Curiosity or fury? I couldn’t tell.All I knew is that I would only have to budge a little bit to feel my shoulder brush against his.“Where’s Landon going?” Thane asked.I looked in the direction Landon had just now disappeared with Susie. “To either make up with his ex or make things worse? I don’t know, it’s a coin toss really.”Thane chuckled. I turned to look at him feeling a warmth in my gut. I loved that sound. I wanted to hear it all the time.The wind was blowing on his long locks and all I wanted to do was run my hands through them to see how soft it was.“Enjoying your ‘fresh air’?” He asked dryly, a small smirk playing on his face. Or as much of a smirk as he would allow.I