Hunter was my father, the alpha who’d stood with my mother Maradona, who’d held me as a child. But Michael—his warm smile, the way he’d shielded me from the world until his last breath—had been my father too, in every way that mattered. If Hunter was my blood, then who was Michael? A protector? A friend? A lie? The thought twisted like a blade, sharp and relentless.Darius’s black wolf ran beside me, his presence steady through the bond, a quiet strength that kept me from falling apart. You’re carrying too much, he mind-linked, his voice warm but edged with concern. Talk to me, babe.I let out a soft growl, Luna’s way of shrugging it off. What’s there to say? I’ve got two fathers, a monster hunting me, and no idea how to stop him. You want me to pick a problem? His amusement rippled back, a low chuckle in my mind.Fair. But you don’t have to solve it all tonight. We’ll get there.The run back to Black Oak was long, the sky deepening to a starless black, the air cool against my fur. My

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We headed downstairs, the pack house quieter now, the scent of roasted meat and warm bread drifting from the kitchen.The warriors were already there, digging into plates piled high, their laughter loud and rough, a release of the day’s tension. Megan waved me over, her grin wide as she shoved a plate toward me.“Eat, Selene,” she said, her tone teasing but warm. “You look like you’re about to start chewing on the table.”I rolled my eyes, sliding into a seat beside her. “Hilarious. Try fighting monsters and running all day without food.”She smirked, nudging my shoulder. “You’re still standing, aren’t you? That’s more than most could say.”I took a bite, the food hitting my stomach like a gift, but my mind was already back in the mountain, with the runes, with Maradona and Hunter. After dinner, Darius and I climbed the stairs back to our room, the warmth of the meal still lingering in my chest. I slipped into bed, his strong arms wrapping around me, pulling me close. His steady breathi

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