COLEI have always been a man of the ice. I like the sound of skates cutting through the rink. I like the smell of sweat and the cold air of the arena. I am used to being in the spotlight, but usually, I am wearing pads and a helmet. I am used to people cheering for a goal, not staring at my tie.Tonight was different. Tonight, we were at the "Silver Oak Charity Gala."It was a big, fancy party in the city. It was held in a building made of white marble and glass. There were hundreds of people there—rich humans, famous actors, and powerful alpha leaders. We had to be there because the charity helped "homeless youth," and the Iron Howlers were the biggest donors. It was our way of showing the world that we weren't just scary wolves on a hill. We were part of the community.But for Raven, it was a nightmare."I can’t breathe, Cole," she whispered.We were standing in the hallway of the hotel before going into the main room. Raven looked like a dream. She was wearing a long, emeral
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