Masuk[Lucian] “Alpha Lucian, congratulations,” Alpha Adrian said. “As expected, your plan to build a central hub for both wolves and humans was a success. I’m grateful to be one of the Alphas you invited to help build this empire.” Five years ago, none of this had existed. Now, I am the richest wolf on the continent. Not only did werewolves look up to me, but even humans respected my name. By uniting the territories and turning Verge City into the largest trade center in the world, I had earned the title of Alpha King. I’m also the only Alpha with a direct line to the Lycans, the ancient rulers whose land our entire hub depends on. Those achievements hadn’t come easily. For the past five years, I had buried myself in work. Every expansion, every negotiation, every sleepless night has brought me to where I am today. “I’m grateful as well,” Kaelen said. “Thank you for putting aside the conflicts that once divided our packs. Because we chose to work together, our communities have grown
Without me even realizing it, Kaelen had claimed my heart as well. The wolf I had never expected to marry, the alpha who had entered my life so suddenly, had captured far more than my soul through the mate bond. Yet I didn’t know how to tell him. The thought terrified me more than I cared to admit. What if everything he had done for me came only from gratitude? The uncertainty lingered heavily in my chest even as Kaelen rubbed his forehead against mine in an instinctively wolfish gesture. He breathed in my scent as though it brought him peace, his powerful arms tightening around me possessively. His fingers drifted to the mating mark on my neck, tracing the sensitive skin before he nuzzled it and pressed a lingering kiss against the mark. A pleasant shiver ran through me. When I lifted my gaze, I found his eyes already closed, his breathing slow and even. He was asleep. After everything that had happened, I couldn’t blame him. For three consecutive nights, he had barely rested,
No one involved in the conspiracy escaped punishment. Every traitor was judged according to Thornfell law. Sirius was thrown into prison, along with every council member who had stood beside him. Even then, Rora’s clan refused to accept their downfall. They continued pleading with Kaelen, insisting they had only been deceived by Sirius. According to them, he had shown them documents bearing Elder Cross’s seal, and claimed he had been granted authority over Thornfell. But Kaelen had already gathered more than enough evidence to expose their involvement. Their pleas were denied, and word of their disgrace spread quickly through every corner of Thornfell. Before long, Rora’s clan had become the territory’s favorite source of mockery. Meanwhile, Kaelen remained burdened by the endless problems Sirius had left behind. As for me, I focused on restoring order within the Alpha Manor. One by one, I dismissed the servants I could no longer trust. “Lady Kira, please…” one servant begged
“Why are you here?” Sirius shouted. “Shouldn’t you be bedridden right now? You were poisoned!” “You snake! You’re the one who poisoned me!” the elder Cross announced. A wave of shocked murmurs swept through the arena. “What? Sirius poisoned the former alpha?” “That makes him dangerous!” “If he could poison his own grandfather, what’s stopping him from doing the same to an omega?” “So, that’s why everything in the pack has been changing lately!” “Then, what’s the truth? Did Lady Kira really try to kill Alpha Kaelen?” Sirius’s expression darkened as the crowd turned against him. “Silence!” His command rolled across the arena. “I will not tolerate this disrespect! I am your future alpha!” The pack immediately fell quiet. “Kaelen is dead!” Sirius bellowed. “Lady Kira murdered him. Your opinions no longer matter. There is no one left worthy of leading this territory except me!” “Lies! Lady Kira is innocent!” Elder Cross declared, “If she had wanted Kaelen dead, she would never
“I protected your Alpha! I took the bullet meant for him. Isn’t that enough to prove my loyalty to Thornfell? My mate is dead! How could you be so cruel as to blame me for everything?” According to the Beta, I had to go along with how events were unfolding. That meant standing my ground and insisting I had nothing to do with what had happened. If I let Sirius and Rora frame me without a fight, Sirius would only grow more suspicious. “I am your Alpha’s mate! What you’re doing is against the pack law! None of you has the right to judge me while my mate’s fate remains uncertain! The Moon Goddess recognized our bond. As Kaelen’s mate, I carry his authority. This is an injustice!” Uneasy murmurs swept through the gathered wolves as they exchanged uncertain glances. “According to pack law,” the Gamma said, his voice carrying across the courtyard, “if an Alpha dies unexpectedly, his mate assumes his authority until a new Alpha is chosen.” “That is correct,” one of the elders confirmed.
[Kira] Everything that had happened; the fear, the uncertainty, and the weight of too many events, had taken a toll on me. I hadn’t been well these past few days. The gunshot wound in my shoulder still hadn’t healed, and the poison from the bullet had weakened my entire body. Kaelen and I only ever slept in our bedroom once we were certain the servants had gone to bed, and no one could possibly walk in on us. We were always careful to stay quiet so that no one would hear. But I guess... not this time. My stomach twisted violently. I barely made it to the bathroom before I collapsed beside the toilet and vomited. In my rush, my arm struck a tray on the counter, sending bottles and glass containers crashing onto the floor. A heartbeat later, the bedroom door flew open, revealing a maid frozen in the doorway. Her eyes widened the moment she saw me. “Ahhh!” she shrieked. Before I could stop her, she turned and screamed into the hallway. “Lady Kira is here!” I lunged to cover her
Thirty seconds passed before I finally reacted, my eyes scanning the crowded room as if searching for an exit that didn’t exist. It was only my second day at school, and the last thing I needed was to be branded as a delusional she-wolf before I’d even learned anyone’s name. Then a flash of red lig
“I’m Amanda. I already met Kira last night,” said the woman who had seemed worried earlier. She had short hair, a slim figure, and an innocent face. From the way she looked, I guessed she was around twenty. “So, you must be Kira?” Vada said, turning to the other girl. “Yes!” she answered brightly.
When I pushed open the dormitory door, two unfamiliar faces greeted me, along with two others from the Hollow Pack I hadn’t expected to see, and one of them was Luna Rosalia. They were all seated on the couch, but the second I stepped in, their heads turned toward me in unison. “Where have you be
Muriel’s smile was all warmth on the surface, but my thoughts were anything but calm. It wouldn’t be surprising if Soren eventually found out about my marriage to the Blackwoods. “I’ve heard quite a bit about you from Soren’s friends,” she said pleasantly. “I just hope they’re good things,” I repl







