LOGINThe tension hanging over the training grounds refused to disappear.Even after Alpha Eugene had interrupted the fight, even after the shouting had stopped, the atmosphere remained heavy.Every wolf present could feel it.The soldiers who had been cheering moments ago now stood quietly, careful not to attract attention.Nobody wanted to become the next target of Eugene's anger.Especially not when the Alpha King looked as though he was only barely keeping his temper under control.Max stood on one side of the training grounds, bruised and covered in dirt.Jack stood opposite him, his chest rose and fell with heavy breath, sweat glistened on his skin with a small cut ran along his jaw.But despite his injuries, he remained standing straight.Unfortunately, Desmond's sudden appearance had only made things worse. He stood with his arms folded, looking far too pleased with himself.His eyes occasionally drifted toward Jack and every time they did, Eugene's suspicion seemed to deepen.Despi
The silence that settled over the training grounds was suffocating.Only moments ago, the area had been filled with cheers, shouting, and the sounds of combat. Now nobody dared make a sound.Every wolf present could feel Alpha Eugene's anger radiating through the air. It was impossible to ignore.The Alpha King's hand had finally released Jack's wrist, but the memory of that iron grip remained.Jack took a step back while Max stood nearby, still catching his breath after being knocked onto his back.Mira had finally managed to push through the soldiers who had been keeping her from leaving.The Alpha slowly looked around the training grounds and his gaze moved from soldier to soldier then back to Max who immediately straightened.For once, he looked genuinely uncomfortable.Eugene folded his arms."Would someone like to explain what exactly I am looking at?" He demanded. Nobody answered. Max rubbed the back of his neck while Jack stared ahead.Eugene's eyes narrowed."I asked a quest
Max and Jack stood toe to toe, their bodies filled with sweat, breathing heavily, bleeding from several small cuts and neither man showed the slightest intention of stopping.Their fangs were fully extended, their eyes flashed, their wolf instincts surged dangerously close to the surface.Mira stood at the edge of the growing crowd, her arms folded tightly across her chest. Every passing second made her more anxious.This had gone much too far."Stop cheering!" she yelled at the soldiers but nobody listened.A group of warriors laughed then one of them shouted."Come on, Beta Max!"Another yelled,"Take him down, Jack!"The crowd erupted again and Mira groaned."Moon Goddess help me."The two fighters circled each other once more, dust swirling around their feet, neither looked willing to back down.Max wiped blood from the corner of his mouth and a grin spread across his face."You've gotten stronger."Jack rolled his shoulders."You sound surprised" he said."I am" Max replied. Sev
The tension in the garden remained thick long after Tyler had issued his warning.The morning breeze rustled the flowers and trees around them, but it did little to cool the hostility hanging in the air.Tyler stood firmly where he was, Kaelyn stood opposite him with her baby in her arms while Ava remained slightly behind her, watching everything with calculating eyes.For several moments, nobody spoke, the silence itself felt like a challenge, then Kaelyn finally broke it."I think you've forgotten your place" she said.Her voice was cold. Far colder than Tyler had ever heard from her before but he wasn't intimidated."If telling the truth means I've forgotten my place, then perhaps" he replied. Kaelyn's eyes narrowed."You have no right to accuse me of anything.""I didn't accuse you" he said."You practically did" she shot at him. Tyler folded his arms."I told you to stop whatever you're planning."Ava laughed, the sound mocking. She tilted her head."And what exactly are we pla
Mira knew this was a truly terrible idea but no matter how much she argued, neither Max nor Jack seemed willing to listen.The training grounds had transformed within minutes.What had once been a normal morning of drills and exercises had become an impromptu arena. Warriors gathered from every direction, guards abandoned their stations and servants slowed down whenever they passed nearby.Even wolves who had no interest in combat found themselves drawn toward the growing crowd because everyone knew who was about to fight.Max, Alpha Eugene's Beta. One of the strongest warriors in the Blackwood Pack was going against Jack, the former Beta of Alpha Desmond.The man many still distrusted despite everything he had done for the pack.The tension was impossible to ignore.Mira stood between them, her frustration growing by the second."Both of you have lost your minds" she said angrily but none of them responded.Jack was busy removing his outer shirt, while Max was stretching his shoulder
The silence that followed Jack's arrival was unbearable. Mira could practically feel her heart pounding inside her chest.Her mind was racing, her emotions were a complete mess and standing in front of her was the last person she had wanted to witness what had just happened.The sight of him standing there with that unreadable expression made her stomach twist painfully.She had no idea how much he had heard, no idea how much he had seen, what he was thinking and that terrified her.For a brief moment nobody moved. The training grounds seemed frozen. Every warrior present could sense that something significant had just happened."Jack—"Mira immediately stepped forward but Max beat her to it."Yeah, I kissed her" Max said then crossed his arms casually.Mira's eyes widened."Max!"The warriors nearby immediately looked interested again but Jack remained completely still. His face gave away absolutely nothing, which somehow made everything worse.Max wasn't finished."And before you as
Ava’s sharp gasp still lingered in the air, her hand frozen halfway toward Seraphina’s arm as if she could pull her away from danger by sheer instinct but she was too late.Seraphina’s hand moved with speed as it connected sharply with Lira’s cheek and sent her to the floor."You stupid trash" Sera
“Eugene, wait.”Becca’s voice sliced through the air before he could finish his sentence. Her chair scraped loudly against the wooden floor as she stood up, her breath sharp and urgent.Eugene froze mid-word. Robin, Sax and Dorian blinked in surprise.Becca stepped closer, placing a trembling hand
The kitchen door groaned, a soft protest in the quiet. Moonlight spilled across the threshold in a narrow silver blade, slicing the darkness where the intruder had paused.Eugene held his breath, his hand tightening around the dagger’s hilt. Becca and Mira pressed behind him, like shadows clinging.
The air smelled of dry herbs, a comforting scent that usually made Becca feel grounded, but tonight, the air felt tight, almost suffocating. Three strangers sat at the wooden table, Robin, Sax, and Dorian, each carrying the kind of presence that made the small room feel even smaller.Becca steadie







