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serena povDuring previous due diligence for projects, I had visited SkyBlade many times. I knew the place inside out. Showing them around came easily—professional and smooth. Even Ryan, the boss, looked at me with approval and admiration. The staff at SkyBlade were warm toward me too. From engineers to security guards and cleaning aunts, everyone greeted me proactively."Serena, are you leaving today? If not, come to my place for dinner after work! My mate has been wanting to thank you in person. If not for you helping her find that school last time, our pup might have dropped out."SkyBlade's chief engineer, Daniel Cole, came over specially to thank me."Is Benny settling in at the new school?" I asked naturally."All good—he loves the esports program. He's motivated, and the teachers say his grades are strong. Before, my mate and I thought gaming was a waste. Without you, we never would have known it could be a career! We really owe you for this."I smiled. "Daniel, you're too kind

Serena pov"By the way, with talent like Serena, you'd better keep an eye on her. Plenty of wolves out there want to poach her—Leon's been after her for ages," Joe warned kindly.Adrian's attitude was cool and certain. "She won't go with anyone else."Joe figured his worry was unnecessary. After all, everyone had seen how Serena treated Adrian over the years. A she-wolf whose heart and eyes had been full of him for a decade, with almost no personal space—how could she leave easily?In private, they always mocked Serena as Adrian's most loyal follower—the kind you couldn't drive away. So it was no wonder Adrian was so sure she wouldn't go."Right—Jack's back in Jendris pack. Gathering tonight?"Adrian paused mid-signature before asking, "What time?""Eight. Usual spot.""Fine." Adrian agreed.…The usual spot Joe mentioned was Westend Eternal. I was there too. Not for Adrian, of course—Ethan had arranged to meet me here. He said Leon from Unity Reach Business was seeing an important cl

Serena povAdrian leaned in far too close, his scorching breath brushing my ear like a silent tease. In the past, my body would have melted at that alone. But this time, nothing. Worse—I felt a wave of nausea. I reached out to push him back. My palm had barely touched his chest when he tilted his head and claimed my lips. It caught me completely off guard. I couldn't dodge in time, and the kiss landed full and firm. I used to love kissing Adrian—craved it, even. He was so disciplined: no smoking, no drinking. Kissing him felt like sinking into cool mint morning mist, addictive and intoxicating. This time, though, I turned my head before he could take more. He didn't notice my resistance. His lips grazed my ear, nipping lightly. His voice came low and hot against my skin. "Is it over?" We were pressed so close I could feel his arousal plain as day. So Elena hadn't been enough for him lately? He finally sensed I wasn't with him. His hand clamped tighter around my waist, pinning me harde

Serena povHarold had just finished speaking when Martha emerged from the house, carrying an ornate, antique jewelry box. Her face was bright with smiles. I looked at that box, and a sour ache twisted in my chest. Martha set it on the table in front of me. Harold said, "This belonged to Adrian's mother. It was meant for his future mate—the betrothal gift. It's time it passed to you." Martha beamed beside me. "Well? Don't just sit there—open it!" I lifted my hand and brushed the fine rosewood lid. My throat tightened painfully. Once, this would have made me happy. It would have meant Harold finally accepted me. Now there was only regret. I took a steadying breath and slid the box back toward him. Drawing on the composure I'd honed in years of business battles, I spoke as calmly as I could. "I'm sorry. I'm afraid I have to disappoint you." Martha's face fell. "What's wrong? Did you fight?" She hurried to soothe me. "Couples argue. It's normal, perfectly normal." I shook my head. "It was

Serena povI found Healer Leonard just as he received Mom's scans. When he learned I was Grace's daughter, he immediately walked me through the results. "See this shadow here?" He pointed to a dark patch on the film. "That's the tumor. The location is terrible—surgery would be extremely difficult and high-risk." My heart sank. A cold dread settled in. "We can't yet confirm if it's benign or malignant. We'll know after tomorrow's biopsy. For now, that's the situation. The family should prepare themselves mentally." He was direct, no sugarcoating. "Leonard," I said, my voice unsteady, "if—if it turns out malignant, what then?" Even the strongest wolf feels small and helpless before life and death. His brow furrowed. "Setting aside whether it's malignant or benign for a moment—even if benign, at this location it's nearly impossible to remove. And with the patient's underlying conditions, given our hospital's current capabilities, we might…" He adjusted his glasses, his expression apologe