LOGINGali lifted his dark lashes to stare at me, his gaze cutting straight into my soul."I heard you were studying pup design and territory crafts at Myhill CrestHALL before, nothing to do with wolf healing," he growled. "How come you suddenly know about medical core magic?"My breath hitched, my heart leaping into my throat. "You have been looking into my past?!"Gali held my gaze, admitting it without a single hint of guilt."What all did your pack guards find out?" I demanded, my claws extending as my core throbbed with sudden panic."Got something to hide, female?"Of course I did! I was terrified he would discover the truth about my three hidden pups!"Did you check on my children too?!"Gali knew my wolf was deeply defensive of my young ones, but this time, he didn't use them to provoke my temper. "No.""For real, Alpha?"Gali gave me an icy look. "Do you want my shadow guards to look?""No! They are just innocent pups! Why would you snoop into their lives?" I yelled, trying to cove
Gali quickly squatted down and took hold of his son's small shoulders, his dark Alpha aura trying to soothe the terrified pup."Malek, buddy, you need to calm your beast down. Listen to your father...""Get out! Get out! Get out!""Malek...""Ah!"Before Gali could say another word, a piercing scream cut through the timber walls of the watchtower.Both father and son whipped their heads around.I stood in the doorway, eyes as wide as saucers, a look of absolute, petrified shock plastered across my face.Gali, worried my scent might set Malek's traumatized wolf off further, snapped at me with a frosty command, "What are you freaking out about, female?"My gaze was locked entirely on Malek, my core freezing in pure terror. I charged across the room, shoved Gali's broad chest aside, scooped Malek into my arms, and made a beeline for the inner chamber!The timber door slammed shut and I threw the iron bolt in one smooth motion!Before Malek could utter a single growl, I crouched down and
"My name is Gali, and that warlord is Alpha Blackmoor. We share no pack bond or blood ties."I blinked my silver eyes, my wolf still swirling with deep doubt.Gali pulled a heavy iron key from his leather belt, unlocking the reinforced door of Chamber 601. He paused at the threshold, turning his broad shoulders to drop a firm command. "I brought your healer rank here to soothe my son's wolf, female, not to provoke his trauma. If his inner beast throws a violent tantrum, you endure it. And do not poke your nose into questions about his mother. Her loss is a bleeding wound on his core."Why, oh why, should my wolf take non-stop flak from this arrogant male?! Why couldn't I claw his face right back?!Because my claws were tied, my pack debt was fifty million credits, and my three hidden pups needed me alive and free. I had to swallow my pride and survive.I forced down my surging irritation, stepping up beside his massive frame. "If I am healing his spirit, I need the truth, Gali. What h
"Hmm," Gali rumbled from the driver's seat, his voice deep and raspy."A male's word is his pack oath, Alpha," I warned, my silver eyes glaring at the back of his neck. "If you back out on your promise now, you are nothing but a dishonorable rogue."Gali pursed his harsh lips, ignoring my jab entirely as he kept his eyes on the road ahead.My wolf, still suspicious of his Alpha tricks, pushed him further. "When you say ten thousand in gold coins, you mean you will hand the gold directly to my palm with no pack conditions attached?""Hmm.""Ha!" A wild laugh burst out of my chest, and I couldn't contain my absolute delight.Gali glanced back at me through the small wagon window, his dark eyes filled with instant disgust. My mood had been as bitter as silver-root until gold was mentioned, and now I was beaming as if the Moon Goddess herself had granted me a royal mate.Typical money-grubber, his dark look implied.Realizing my wolf had shown far too much excitement over his gold, I clea
I pondered for a moment before asking, "Does Winona know that girl?""I'm not sure," Blossom said, her voice quiet in the dim room. "Winona rarely talks about her; she maybe mentioned her once or twice. Why do you ask, Sandra?""I saw her at the healing ward today, and I just got this vibe that her gaze was kind of... off when she looked at me.""Oh?"I didn't outright say it was like a jealous lover's look, but rather, "It felt hostile. Like her wolf was ready to bite my throat out.""Did you guys know each other before?""No, I'm positive I've never seen her in my life.""Then why would her inner beast be so hostile towards you?""I have no idea.""Did you talk to Zane about it?""No, but Zane noticed it too. He said her wolf was just in a bad mood from the trauma and told me not to mind her.""Well, that could be it. I mean, losing a pup is heartbreaking for any female, but even so, that's no reason to show her fangs to a complete stranger. Sounds kinda crazy!"To be honest, if she
Gali shot me a disdainful look, his silver eyes flashing with icy contempt, before he got straight to the point. "Report to Blackmoor Crescent Keep tomorrow at sunrise.""What?" I gasped, my claws tightening against the carriage leather."To act as primary pack nanny for my son, Malek."I blinked, completely stunned by his audacity. "Are you out of your mind, Gali? What do you mean?"Gali flicked the ash from his fire-pipe, letting the dark smoke fill the small carriage space. The heavy, masculine scent of his Alpha wood-smoke mixed with the raw heat of his aura made my chest tighten, forcing a harsh cough from my throat.He grunted in irritation, but extinguished the burning embers anyway."Benjamin informed me you possess rare soul-soothing magic and advanced wolf-healing skills," Gali growled, his deep voice carrying absolute authority. "You already know Malek's mind is fractured; his wolf core has severe psychological trauma. Starting tomorrow morning, you are taking charge of his
“I will sign the papers,” I whispered into the device, my voice breaking as the final remnants of my old life shattered. “Tell the Alpha I am returning to the pack house to strip myself of his name right now.”I hung up and forced my trembling body to move. Every step away from the alcove felt like
"Do not worry about this broken room, Mother," said Kairo Vale in his youthful alpha tone, which relaxed me right away. "I was merely curious. This will not trouble my beast at all. We are content so long as we are together in any nook of our territory."A grin formed on my face as I stroked his fo
“Do not push your luck, rogue,” Gali growled, his grip on my second son tightening as the boy thrashed.This tiny pup was completely lawless.Yet, as Gali stared closer at the small face behind the cloth mask, his wolf stirred with a strange, heavy warmth. The sharp, piercing shape of the boy’s eye
“Kairo Vale is going to lead this pack one day, I just know it,” I whispered to myself, watching my eldest pup stand tall against the heavy iron transit gates.He did not bark or growl like the other young wolves, but the pure emotional intelligence in his amber eyes was deep. He carried himself wi







