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Jules POVI have been feeling too hot lately. The meeting had dragged on for hours, and all I wanted was to crawl into bed beside Lucian, rest my head on his chest, and forget everything else. My body ached from sitting too long, and the dress I wore clung to me like it wanted to remind me of every minute that passed. And though the makeup made me look perfect, it made my skin itch. Still, Lucian’s eyes had been on me the whole evening, so maybe it was worth it. When he told us we’d be sharing a room, I didn’t complain. He said it was for protection, and I knew he was right. But deep down, I didn’t mind. Being close to Lucian felt safe. By the time we got back to the packhouse, I couldn’t wait to get the dress off. Lucian had gone with Aegon to talk with Alpha Denver, so I took the chance to shower quickly before he returned. The warm water hit my skin, washing away the sweat and makeup. I closed my eyes, imagining him walking through the door, maybe tired, maybe needing me to ho

Jules POVLucian’s tone dropped low and steady. “I don’t think I know you, or that we’ve ever spoken before,” he said. “I did business with your father, not you. May his soul rest in peace, though.”I could tell he was irritated. His jaw clenched tight, his hand brushing mine for a moment like a silent warning to stay calm. He was trying to keep things from exploding, but I could feel his anger boiling underneath.He took a small step forward, his eyes locked on her. “Too early to take alcohol, don’t you think?” he said coldly. “You reek of it.”Theodora chuckled, but her eyes darkened. “Don’t be too fast to throw shades, Lucian,” she said, her tone playful but cruel. “I’m not here to fight you. We’ll settle our scores outside this pack, not here.”Lucian gave a dry laugh. “Well, very well then,” he said. “Maybe next time, send something stronger than a disease.”My chest tightened. The way he said it, like he knew for sure she was the one behind that illness…made my stomach twist. T

Elena’s POVAegon crouched by the edge of the lake, his voice steady. “Don’t you think we should get going too?” I tilted my head, pretending to frown even though I didn’t want the night to end. “I don’t want to yet,” I said, letting my fingers trace the surface of the lake. “But if you want to go, that’s fine.”He sighed, rubbing his neck. “I didn’t mean it like that, Elena.” Before he could say another word, I smiled and stretched out my hand. “Give me your hand.”He hesitated for a second before reaching out, his palm warm against mine. The moment he did, I pulled hard, and he fell into the lake with a splash. I laughed so hard my stomach hurt as he came up gasping.“Oh wow! I see you’ve got some strength in you,” he said, water dripping from his hair, his smile wide and full of surprise.“Now you know not to underestimate me,” I teased, stepping closer. My heart beat faster as I reached for his shirt, the fabric heavy with water. “Let me help you with that.”He didn’t move when I

Jule’s POVA sudden loud bang hit the door, shaking the room and jolting me out of sleep. My eyes flew open, and for a second, I didn’t even move. The sound came again…hard, impatient, like whoever was outside didn’t care who they woke.I slowly unwrapped myself from Lucian’s arms and sat up, blinking in confusion. The morning light was faint through the curtains, soft and quiet, yet the knocking kept coming, harsh and sharp against the peace we’d earned after last night.“Who would knock like that?” I whispered, running a hand through my hair. It couldn’t be Aegon; he knew this was Lucian’s room. And the guards…they’d never dare, unless something was seriously wrong.“Wrong timing,” I muttered under my breath, rubbing my face. Lucian groaned beside me, his voice deep and rough from sleep. “I’ll go check who it is,” he said, sitting up. His bare shoulders tensed as he reached for his pants. “And if it’s not important, I’ll teach that person a lesson.” He sounded calm, but I could fee

Lucian’s POVLady Ravienna Draqen was the last person I wanted to see right now. I froze the moment I saw her standing there in front of the pack house. She always had that effect…walking into a place and owning it without trying. I had completely forgotten she’d written to me, saying she was back from her travels and would visit soon. I just didn’t think soon meant right now. That’s how Ravienna worked. She came when she pleased, no warning, no care for timing.I’ve dealt with Jules endless drama before, and I didn’t think anything could be worse, but now Ravienna was here. The Moon Goddess must be testing me. Ravienna came from one of the most powerful werewolf families, raised to believe she was my fated queen. Her family had strong ties to my pack, so people always whispered she was the only one fit to rule beside me. They were wrong. The Moon Goddess gave me someone stronger…Jules.Ravienna walked toward me with that same graceful stride that made everyone around lower their h