LOGINWill Alpha Adrian discover the truth before it’s too late?
“I’m fine. Alpha Kaelen will punish you if he finds you here. So please, go do your chores, or whatever else you need to do,” I told Martha.A soft sniffle escaped her.“You’ve never been treated like this in your own home.”I let out a weary sigh. “Compared to the stories I’ve heard about Alpha Kaelen, this punishment is merciful. This is nothing.”I’dheard that Kaelen Cross’s packhouse even had adarkdungeon somewhere beneath it, which was utterly horrifying to imagine. He could have handed me over to his men just as easily, the same fate that had befallen hispreviousbrides. If he wanted to, he could destroy me without lifting a finger.I hated him so much, and yet, despite everything,my wolfcouldn’tstop trying to understand him, trying to make sense of everything that&n
A few hours after Rora left the manor, my husband finally returned.I was curled up on the couch with a book when his towering figure stopped in front of me.The moment I looked up, I noticed the redness in his eyes. Rage simmered beneath them.“Rora told me you humiliated her earlier,” he said, his voice as cold as winter.I slowly closed my book and met his gaze. “Idon’teven know her. She showed up out of nowhere and expected me to follow her around theterritory. If she was embarrassed because I refused, thenthat’son you for not introducing her properly.I’mnot in the habit of following complete strangers.”“She belongs to one of the most influential clans in Thornfell,” he said sharply. “Despite everything on her plate, she still made time to welcome you. The least you could’ve done was show her some respect.&r
“I don’t have a mistress!” Kaelen’s jaw flexed.“Oh, really?” I challenged. “Then where did you spend the night?”A slow, infuriating smile tugged at the corner of his lips.“Are you jealous?” he asked, his tone shifting to amusement. “Did you miss having me in our bed?”Heat rushed to my face, though I refused to let him see it.“Don’t flatter yourself! I’m simply reminding you that I’m not some random female wolf you married. If you’re accustomed to warming other beds, that won’t continue in this marriage!”He reached up and gently cupped my chin. Amusement flickered in his golden eyes as he leaned closer.My breath caught in my throat when I realized how little distance remained between our faces.“You want me all to yourself,” he murmured. Warm breath g
A sharp knock on the door startled me awake. I shot upright in bed, my heart hammering as instinct flooded me with fear before my mind caught up.“Lady Kira?”I let out a quiet sigh of relief when I recognized Martha’s voice on the other side of the door.“Come in!” I called.She stepped inside, carrying a pitcher of water. After handing me a glass, she crossed to the wardrobe and began selecting a dress for me.“How was your night?” she asked as though it were any ordinary morning. “You have five minutes to get ready. Alpha Kaelen is waiting for you in the dining hall.”The mention of my husband’s name made my fingers drift to my lips. Heat spread through me, as though his scent still lingered on my skin.Then I rolled my eyes.His scent hadn’t been the only one clinging to him last night. Another woman&rsquo
Alpha Kaelen’s expression darkened as he easily forced me back onto the bed.I glared at him, unable to look away as the mate bond throbbed violently between us. Every instinct urged our wolves toward each other, but all I felt was disgust.“W-what was that?” he asked.Our wolves had recognized one another. But I refused to let mine answer the call.“You...” I whispered, unable to hide my disbelief. “How are you the mate the Moon Goddess chose for me?”“Mate?” His eyes are narrowing.Despite the undeniable pull between us, my anger surged back with full force. With the reputation he carried throughout the territories, there was no way I would let him treat me like this. He literally smelled of another woman!“I’m not going to sleep with someone like you!” I snapped. “You reek of another she-wolf!”
[Kira]After the wedding ceremony, Alpha Kaelen left the manor. His beta had summoned him for pack matters, though I had no desire to know what demanded his attention.I still wasn’t certain what fate I had thrown myself into. Still, one thing remained clear: I would find a way to convince my husband to let me continue my studies at the Lycan Academy.Martha prepared a warm bath for me, and I couldn’t shake the anxiety curling in my stomach over what might happen later that night.“Lady Kira...” Martha began softly as she poured warm water over my shoulders. “Forgive me for asking, but I still can’t believe you chose to come to Thornfell. Didn’t you love Sir Zev? He must be grieving your marriage.”“Please... don’t speak of him again.”She fell silent for a moment before gathering the courage to contin
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
“I accept the marriage alliance with the Blackwood Pack…” The words felt heavy the moment they left my lips. I didn’t even need the time my father had given me to prove my mate bond with Soren. That alone was embarrassing enough, but what made it worse was how he didn’t question me at all, as if
My mind is a mess. I pushed myself to get into Lycan Academy because, just as Rumi said, it was part of my agreement with Soren. This is the most prestigious school for wolves, one that doesn’t favor any pack, no matter where they come from, because it answers only to its own standards. I had told







