Broken by One, Desired by All
I didn’t know.
But I had to try.
I pushed away from the window, my body moving on autopilot as I crossed the room toward the desk. My father’s ledger lay open, his notes on pack business scattered across the surface. I ignored them, my fingers brushing over the edge of a letter tucked beneath a stack of papers. The seal was broken, the parchment worn from handling, but the words were still clear:
"To Alpha Marius,
In light of your son’s acceptance into the Magic Academy, we extend our congratulations and look forward to his attendance. As discussed, his enrollment is contingent upon the completion of his duties as heir to the pack, including the mating rites. Please confirm his readiness by