THE ALPHA'S FORBIDDEN SURROGATE
Then, the entire valley erupted into a deafening, triumphant roar.
Hundreds of war-wolves shifted, throwing their heads back to sound a deep, resonant howl of celebration that echoed off the granite peaks for miles. Banners waved, swords were raised high, and tears of joy streamed down the faces of warriors and elders alike. The long night of cold isolation, forced debts, and ancient blood feuds had officially ended. A new dawn had arrived.
High on the balcony, Dominic looked down at his crying, golden-eyed son, a triumphant smile lighting up his scarred face. He turned and stepped back into the quiet warmth of the bedchamber, closing the heavy doors on the cheering world outside.