Masuk"Listen to me carefully, Seraphina," Kael whispered, his amber eyes darkening with dangerous intensity. "You are in my territory now. That means you follow my rules. Rule number one: you do not go near my private master bedroom at the end of the hall. That space is mine alone."Seraphina crossed her arms, refusing to look intimidated. "Don't worry. I have no desire to be anywhere near you.""Rule number two," Kael continued, ignoring her comment. "You eat your meals when I eat. You do not wander the palace corridors alone. If you need to go to the library or the training grounds, you take two of my personal guards with you. No exceptions.""You are suffocating me!" she snapped, her eyes flashing with anger. "I am a princess of this pack! Your father gave me that title. You cannot lock me in a cage!""I am keeping you alive!" Kael roared suddenly, his voice vibrating through her chest. He reached out and grabbed her upper arms, pulling her an inch closer. His grip was tight, hot, and c
Aurora stood in the center of Kael’s luxurious living room, her face twisted in pure anger. Her blue eyes flashed with hatred as she finally turned her head to look at Seraphina."Why is this human garbage staying in your quarters, Kael?" Aurora demanded, her voice high and sharp. "You are the future King! Your private wing is for your future Luna, not for an adopted orphan who doesn't even belong in our pack!"Seraphina kept her face blank, but her hands tightened into fists at her sides. She was used to Aurora’s insults, but hearing them here, in Kael’s space, made her blood boil.Kael did not flinch. He stood tall, his broad shoulders relaxed, but his amber eyes were completely cold as he looked down at Aurora. "You do not burst into my room demanding answers, Aurora. Remember your place."Aurora took a step closer to Kael, her angry expression quickly changing into a fake, sweet pout. She reached out her manicured hand and placed it firmly on Kael’s bare chest, sliding her fingers
"My sons are wild," the King continued, looking up at the ceiling. "Killian is too violent. Jaxon is too careless. Lucan thinks too much but hides his true intentions. And Kael..." He paused, sighing heavily. "Kael is strong, but he is stubborn and proud. He has the heart of a true leader, but his pride makes him blind."The King turned his eyes back to her. "They are fighting over the crown, but they are also fighting over you. I know Jaxon went to your room last night. I know Kael had to step in."Seraphina looked down, feeling a bit uncomfortable. "Jaxon broke my lock, Father. I did not invite him.""I know, my child. I know," Draven said gently. He patted her hand. "That is why I approved of Kael’s decision to move you to his wing. You are not safe on your own anymore. But I want to give you some advice, Seraphina. Soon, you will have to choose which of my sons you will marry. The pack needs a Luna, and the elders want a royal match to secure the throne."He leaned closer to her,
Seraphina sat on the edge of her bed, staring at the broken pieces of wood scattered across her floor. The palace servants had not yet come to clean up the mess Jaxon and Kael had made. Her room felt empty and cold. She had to pack her few belongings soon to move into Kael’s wing, but she could not bring herself to move.She looked down at her hands. She really had nothing in this world.When King Draven found her eight years ago, she was starving, dirty, and half-dead in the cold forest. She did not have a royal trunk. She did not have any expensive dresses, jewelry, or family heirlooms. She was just a poor, homeless human girl. The King had taken her in, clothed her, and given her the title of a princess, but deep down, she always knew she was different from everyone else in this castle.Thinking about her past made a deep pain twist in her chest.She closed her eyes, and the memories of her childhood came rushing back. She remembered her biological father. He was a kind, gentle hum
"Get your hands off her!"A furious, deep roar shook the walls.Before Jaxon could even turn around, the heavy bedroom door was kicked open with a massive crash. The wood split, and the door slammed against the stone wall.Kael strode into the room like a dark storm.His face was twisted in pure, savage anger. His eyes were glowing a bright, warning gold in the dim light. He didn't look like a man; he looked like a beast ready to kill.Kael crossed the room in a second. He grabbed Jaxon by the throat and the front of his shirt, lifting his brother completely off his feet. With a brutal shove, Kael slammed Jaxon hard against the stone fireplace.The impact was loud. Jaxon gasped, the wind knocked out of him, as the glass vases on the mantelpiece fell and shattered on the hearth."Kael!" Seraphina cried, her heart jumping into her throat.Kael didn't let go. He kept Jaxon pinned against the stone, his massive hand crushing his brother's throat. His breathing was heavy and loud, a deep g
The grandfather clock in the corner of the room chimed midnight. The deep, heavy sounds echoed through the quiet space, keeping Seraphina wide awake.She tossed the blankets aside and got out of bed. Sleep was impossible tonight. Every time she closed her eyes, she either saw the bloody jaws of the rogue wolf or Kael’s cold, golden eyes staring down at her.She was wearing a simple, loose white nightgown that fell to her ankles. Her dark hair was messy, hanging down her back. To distract herself, she walked to her wooden vanity table and picked up a silver brush. She started brushing her hair with slow, hard strokes, staring at her reflection in the mirror.She looked like a normal human. But tonight had proven she was anything but normal.Suddenly, a soft sound broke the quiet.Click.Seraphina froze. Her eyes went straight to the reflection of her bedroom door in the mirror.The brass handle was turning. It was moving incredibly slowly, trying not to make a sound.Her heart began to







