—- Chapter9 Damien’s POV “Alpha,” the Head Elder approached the altar, his face grim. “Isla initiated the Severing Ritual an hour ago.” “She said the Mating Ceremony is off.” “What?”…

—- Damien shot to his feet. “I’m on my way.” He grabbed his jacket and headed for the door. “Nine a.m. tomorrow. Don’t be late,” he commanded without looking back….

—- Chapter8 “T’m not apologizing.” My voice cut through the murmuring crowd. Damien froze. “What did you say?” “T said, Iam not apologizing.” I pointed to a nearby building. “There’s…

—- away. “Isla?” Seraphina called out from inside. “Are you here for herbs too?” “Just passing by.” “Wait, we can leave together,” she called back to Damien. “I’ll be right…

—- Chapter7 I spun around. Damien was standing just outside the balcony door, his eyes like chips of ice. The lingering pain from the energy clash had made me forget-an…

– At dinner, the nutrient broth arrived. Damien had ordered it specially for Seraphina. I recognized the scent immediately: Heart-leaf, an herb whose properties only activate for a she-wolf bonded…

Chapter6 Five days until the ceremony. I walked into the Pack Council chamber, dressed in a black power suit. All the Elders were waiting for me. “Isla, are you certain…

– “My god, what happened here?” she asked, staring at the empty living room. “I’m moving.” “Moving where?” “Switzerland.” Chloe sat on the couch and studied my face. “Okay. Now…

—- Chapter5 Over the next week, my phone was flooded with notifications. Seraphina’s social media was on fire. A picture of her lying in a bed at a luxury resort…

—- Chapter4 I stopped and turned, my face a cold mask. “What is it now?” “Tt’s about the Rite of the Moon Spring.”‘ He opened his eyes, and those deep…