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Finland, Rova’s ancient territoryAdira’s POVI stared, motionless, as the man everyone feared, the savage alpha king Magnus, approached and carefully took his daughter from my arms. I could feel the strength in his hands and the tension in my body, afraid to move as he stepped closer.Magnus’s stern expression faltered, shifting to confusion as he carefully cradled his daughter. Despite holding her, his amber eyes never left mine, making it impossible to look away or read exactly what he was thinking.Goddess blessed him; he was a sight to look at, I thought to myself. If only he would smile. His dark, long hair, his stubble, tall and imposing, stop it, Adira, he is married.The thought stung sharper than I expected. Shame tangled in my chest, warring against that secret thrill at his nearness, and I scolded myself for even noticing. What kind of person lets their heart leap at a man who belongs to someone else?Still, I couldn't make my eyes behave, couldn't stop the ache in my che

Torne PackMagnus’s POVI walked into the bedroom and locked the door behind me.My baby boy is gone, ripped from me. How much more agony can I bear? Ronda did it on purpose. She defied me, took my child, shattered my trust, destroyed everything. Someone will pay. Someone must bleed for this.I started thinking about the girl holding Diane. Her scent stirred something in me.Meet her again, Han urged.No. I refuse. No woman will ever get close again. I’ve tasted betrayal twice—cut so deep I can’t trust, not ever. The wounds will never close.I hurled my cane at the door, rage burning hot, and pressed painful hands to my face. Her scent still haunted me, clinging to my skin like a ghost I couldn’t shake.There was a knock at the door.I limped over and opened the door. "Michael, tomorrow we’re heading to Rova pack.""Glad you came to your senses. Let’s thank them for Diane.""We take an eye for an eye. Ready four cars."Alpha Magnus, I think we should..."Are you undermining me, Michae

Magnus’s POVWe gathered around Luna’s body, which was wrapped in a sheet and lay on a bed of wood.The girl finished her sad song. Michael stepped forward with the torch, and then everything happened so fast.Diane burst through the doors, running toward her mother’s body.Michael was almost there. I yelled her name.Adira saw Diane and jumped in front of her right as Michael lowered the torch. The fire burned part of Adira’s back and hair, but she protected Diane with her own body.Jan rushed in, her hands over her mouth. Anger and panic took over, and I lost control, hitting her with my cane again and again. The shock of what I’d done brought me back. Jan cried quietly.Guilt and horror replaced my anger when I remembered Adira. Michael took Diane from Adira’s arms, gave her to a woman, and then helped Adira stand.I watched her. When Adira’s legs gave out, I caught her and held her close."Take her to my room and get the doctor.""How bad is her burn?" I asked, looking at the doct

Adira’s POVMagnus is avoiding me, and I know he’s doing it on purpose. That’s fine.I see who he really is. His aura shines gold on the inside, but on the outside, it’s dark. He has suffered.A lot. In an arranged marriage, his child died. I am getting fond of him and Diane. The more time I spend with them, the more it tugs at something deep inside me I didn't know was there.I start to catch myself looking for Magnus everywhere, feeling this strange ache in my chest when he's near but not looking at me. I wonder if he feels the same about me, or if I'm imagining all these moments that mean the world to me. His scent is driving me insane, pulling at my senses, making it so hard to think straight around him.Sometimes I feel so young in his presence, so unsure—he probably thinks I’m a girl, not a woman. And then there’s that part of me no one knows, the part that’s never belonged to anyone. Virgin.I wonder if he sees that when he looks at me, or if he sees through all my masks and fea

Magnus’s POVAdira followed close behind me, with two guards trailing her.Michael leaned in and whispered something to me as she stopped walking. I turned to face her, my eyes full of questions."It's a trap. I feel danger," she whispered.Suddenly, attackers rushed at them from all directions, their faces masked and movements swift.I caught a glimpse of insignia on their sleeves. I recognized the wolf's eye symbol from the reports about the Wetlandclaw pack.The Wetlandclaws had been rivals for generations, their ambitions driven by bitter jealousy and a feud that began long before I was born.Rumor had it they blamed my dad for the lands their ancestors had lost and had sworn to reclaim them at any cost. Tonight, their focus was clear; they were after me and anyone who tried to protect me.I fought back, tearing into them with claws and strength.Just when I thought it was over, a man on horseback appeared, leading another group.The man aimed his long knife at me. While I was bus