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UPPER HAND Alpha Daniel’s request sat heavy in my chest. Every instinct in me wanted to refuse him outright, to end the conversation the moment he mentioned Mia. But we weren’t in a position to be reckless,not with the council tightening its grip around my throat. We needed allies. And right now, Shadow Pack was the strongest card on the table. I had rested, but the rest hadn’t brought clarity. My thoughts kept circling the same truth: Maya was trying something different, and I could only hope it would work. When I went downstairs looking for her, I found Michael instead. “She stepped out with me earlier,” he said. “We went to see Alpha Daniel.” That surprised me. Maya hadn’t mentioned it to me that she was heading out but knowing her she was up to something. I decided to take a walk through the pack grounds, hoping the movement would help clear my head. Shadow Pack was impressive it had solid stone buildings, disciplined warriors, a quiet confidence in the air. This was a

MY LOST MATEMia finally spoke, her voice trembling but steady. “I didn’t tell you the truth at first, Father,” she said, looking directly at Alpha Daniel. “I was scared. I didn’t want to disappoint you.” Alpha Daniel’s jaw tightened, but he stayed silent. “I thought… if I married Prince Liam,the crown prince you would finally be proud of me,” she continued. “I thought it would make up for everything I wasn’t.” My chest ached for her,she really is a good daughter. “But on my eighteenth birthday,” Mia went on, her voice breaking, “Ivan confirmed what we had both been trying to ignore. He is my mate.” Ivan lifted his head slightly, eyes filled with regret. “We tried not to acknowledge it,” he said quietly. “For your sake, Alpha. But we failed.” Alpha Daniel closed his eyes and shook his head slowly, as if piecing everything together. Then he stood and pulled Mia into his arms. “I’m sorry,” he said hoarsely. “I should have listened. I should have seen you through it all..”

TROuBLE IN PARADISE I ended up sleeping very late that night. The girls and I had so much fun, laughing and talking like we had all the time in the world. I finally met little Cecilia, and she was even more beautiful than I imagined. Holding her made my heart feel full in a way I couldn’t explain,having my own child would be such a blessing I thought to myself. The joy in Fiona’s eyes when she told me the Alpha and Luna had granted her and Zack their own house was priceless. “We finally have a place of our own,” she said, her voice trembling with happiness. “I’m so happy for you,” I told her, and I truly meant it. After a while, we all headed back home. By the time Liam and I returned, the Alpha and Luna had already prepared everything for us. The room was warm, calm, and welcoming—like it was made just for us. It was perfect,this was the first place I was accepted and they gave me the strength to push on. We finally settled in, and Liam—always the chef started preparing a m

ECHOES OF AN OLD ROAD The confrontation with Councilor James’s daughter almost went out of hand. One moment, I was just standing there, still taking in the weight of being back in the palace, and the next, she was in front of me—too close, her eyes sharp, her lips curled in something that was neither a smile nor respect. “Who are you?” she asked, her tone rude, dismissive, like I was an inconvenience she hadn’t planned for. Nyx stirred instantly. She had been quiet, resting after everything we had been through, but the moment those words left the girl’s mouth, my wolf rose like a flame touched by wind. She challenges us, Nyx growled. She dares. Before I could stop myself, my fingers were already fisting in the girl’s hair. The shock on her face was almost satisfying—her gasp sharp, her body stiff as she realized she had made a very stupid mistake. “Ask me that again,” I said lowly, my voice trembling with restrained fury, “and I’ll make sure you never forget the answer.” Insid

WELCOMING THE PACKS I woke up early, long before the palace fully stirred. Today wasn’t just about guests—it was about presence or authority. I was receiving them as the Crown Prince. Zack met me at the entrance, his expression focused. “They’ve started arriving,” he said. “Shadow Pack, Thalon Pack, Crescent Moon Pack—your adopted father came with them. Crimson Pack and Silver Moon Pack, too.” I nodded. “And Blood Moon?” Zack’s lips tightened. “Not yet.” That didn’t surprise me. The Blood Moon crew pack was known for their arrogance and domineering attitude. They never missed an opportunity to remind everyone who they thought they were. As each Alpha and Luna stepped into the palace grounds, they bowed and greeted me. “Your Highness.” “Crown Prince Liam.” I acknowledged them with a calm nod, hiding nothing of my confidence. “Welcome to the palace.” I led them into the palace office, where we discussed alliances, borders, and the growing unrest across the packs. Zack handled