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CHAPTER 31

XARION'S POV"She didn't put a spell on me, Dad," I snap, my voice rising now. "And I'm not irrational. I know exactly what I'm doing.”"Do you?" My father fires back. "Because from where I'm standing, you're throwing away everything we've built. For what? A woman you divorced four years ago?""She's the mother of my children," I retort firmly. "And she's the one I want to be with. I'm going to fix what happened between us.”"Fix it?" he repeats in disbelief. Then he adjusts his posture, crossing his arms. "Why would you want to fix it? You did the right thing by letting her go.""No, I didn't. I hurt her. I pushed her away. And I've regretted it every single day since."He lets out a bitter laugh, shaking his head. "You're unbelievable. Where's the Alpha I raised? The Alpha who thinks with his brain, not his heart?""That Alpha's still here," I say coldly. "But he's done letting you control his life."Dad's expression hardens, and I can see the anger radiating off him. "You're feelin

CHAPTER 32

MEGAN'S POVIf I have to sit through one more presentation filled with graphs and buzzwords about "cross-pack trade optimization," I might actually throw my pen at someone.I step out of the conference hall, exhaling slowly and loosening my grip on the leather portfolio in my hand.My head's pounding, my feet are protesting in my heels, and my professional smile is hanging on by a thread.Alpha Elias had specifically asked me to attend this business summit in his place, something about representing Stone Corporations among other major pack leaders.I didn't have to pitch anything, thank the goddess, but sitting through two hours of corporate talk, watching other companies compete for attention, and answering questions from curious Alphas who recognized me?Draining."Remind me why we do this again?" I mutter.Caitlin, composed as always, walks beside me, her tablet balanced neatly in her hands."Networking, ma'am," she replies, her tone polite but dry.Her heels are clicking in sync w

CHAPTER 33

MEGAN'S POVThe tension in the air right now is so palpable I could choke on it.Xarion and Vance are locked in a stare-off, both standing tall, shoulders squared, jaws firm.Neither one of them is backing down, and I can feel the dominance rolling off them in waves.Davidson's phone rings, breaking the silence.He glances at the screen and winces. "Uh… sorry, guys. I have to take this. Give me two minutes."He steps away with his phone already pressed to his ear, leaving the three of us standing in the most uncomfortable silence of my life.Great. Just great.I cross my arms, switching my weight from one foot to the other. This is a disaster.“So,” Xarion's the first to speak, his tone deceptively calm. "Vance Stone. Alpha of Shadowcrest Pack. Impressive resume."Vance cocks his head slightly, his expression neutral but his eyes razor-steady. "Thank you. I've heard quite a bit about you too, Alpha Xarion.""Have you?" Xarion arches a brow. "Funny. I haven't heard much about you at a

CHAPTER 34

MEGAN'S POVI lock eyes with Xarion, not batting an eyelid."What did it look like?" I snap, my voice sharp enough to cut glass. "I agreed to a date."Xarion's face contorts with fury, and I can see his jaw working like he's physically restraining himself from saying something he'll regret."With him?" His voice is shaking now, his anger barely contained. "You're really going to go on a date with him? Are you serious right now?""So serious," I fire back, crossing my arms. "Dead serious, actually."His hands clench into fists at his sides, and I can see his wolf pushing at the surface. His eyes pulse gold for just a second before he forces them back to their usual piercing blue.Good. Let him be pissed.He takes a breath, like he's trying to steady himself. "So Vance is the ‘friend’ the twins talked about on the phone," he mutters, his voice tight. "The one who supposedly 'saved' them."I don't answer. I just stare at him.He steps closer, practically vibrating with frustration. "If

CHAPTER 35

MEGAN'S POVThe moment I step outside the building, I'm hit by the afternoon air, cool and brisk against my heated skin.People are milling about, some chatting near the entrance, others heading toward the parking lot. A few look my way, and I wonder if they overheard the confrontation inside or if I just look as unsettled as I feel.I clench the bouquet Vance gave me a little tighter, the stems pressing into my palm. My hand's trembling slightly, but I force it to steady.Get it together, Megan.I spot Caitlin standing by my car with her tablet wedged under her arm. She perks up when she sees me.I shove the heaviness in my chest down to my legs and walk toward her confidently."Ms. Pierce," Caitlin greets softly, her eyes scanning my face with concern. "Are you alright?""I'm fine," I reply smoothly, my voice steady despite the chaos inside me.She doesn't press, and I'm grateful for that. She simply nods and opens the car door for me.I hop into the backseat, setting the bouquet c

CHAPTER 36

XARION'S POV"Alright, that's enough, Xarion."Andrew's voice cuts through my daze, but I ignore him, lifting the bottle to pour another drink into my glass.The amber liquid sloshes against the sides, and I down it in one go, barely tasting the burn anymore."Xarion," Andrew repeats, louder this time. "Seriously, man. That's enough."I still don't look at him. I just tip the bottle, filling the empty glass to the brim again.We're sitting in one of Arkon's most expensive bars, the kind of place where Alphas come to unwind after deals and meetings. The lighting's muted, the leather seats are soft, and the music's low enough not to be distracting.But right now, none of that matters.All I can think about is her.Megan.And him.Vance."Do you even realize how much you've had?" Andrew presses, leaning forward. "You're the Alpha of the Aethonix Pack, Xarion. People are staring. This isn't a good look."I glance around the bar, and sure enough, a few eyes are on me. Some curious, some w

CHAPTER 37

XARION'S POVThe words hit me like a punch to the gut, and I glare at Andrew.But he doesn't back down."You want the truth, Xarion?" Andrew continues, his tone steady. "Vance showed up when you weren't there. He protected Megan. He protected your kids. And now she's giving him a chance because he's proven he's worth it.""And I haven't?" I finish bitterly."Not yet," Andrew says. "But that doesn't mean you can't."I let out a harsh laugh, shaking my head. "How? How am I supposed to compete with someone like him? She looks at him like he's a damn saint. And when she looks at me, all I see is hatred.""Which you deserve," Andrew points out bluntly.I scowl at him, but he just raises his shoulders. “What?”"I'm not going to lie to you, Xarion. You messed up. You hurt her. And she has every right to be angry. But sitting here, drinking and wallowing in self-pity, isn't going to change anything.""Then what am I supposed to do?" I demand, my voice cracking slightly. "She's going on a date

CHAPTER 38

DANIELLE'S POVI sit across from Wilson Luther in the private study of his estate, my hands clenched tightly in my lap, nails digging into my palms.The room is all dark wood paneling and leather-bound books, the kind of space that exudes power and control. A crystal decanter is set on the mahogany desk between us, half-filled with a honey-colored liquid that catches the afternoon light pouring through the heavy curtains.But right now, looking at him, all I can think about is Xarion.And how he dumped me like I was trash.My chest tightens, and I have to force myself to breathe evenly. I won't cry. Not here. Not in front of Wilson.I've already cried enough."Danielle," Wilson's voice breaks through my thoughts, firm but gentle. "I know you're hurting. But you need to pull yourself together."I look up at him, my vision blurring slightly. "How am I supposed to do that, Mr. Wilson? Xarion ended things with me. After everything. After all these years."Wilson leans back in his chair, h

CHAPTER 39

MEGAN'S POVThe letter arrived this morning.An official summons from the Arkon Werewolf Council of Elders, delivered by a courier in a clean-cut uniform who looked like he'd rather be anywhere else.I stared at the embossed seal on the envelope for a full minute before opening it, my stomach twisting with unease.‘Ms. Megan Pierce, you are hereby summoned to appear before the Council of Elders at 2:00 PM today to discuss matters concerning your children and their welfare.’My blood ran cold.Matters concerning my children?What the hell does that mean?I showed the letter to Caitlin, who immediately looked concerned.“The Council doesn't typically get involved in personal family matters,” I said. “Not unless…”“Not unless someone influential filed a formal complaint or petition,” Caitlin finished for me, her expression tightening.A complaint. About me. About my kids.My hands wavered a little as I folded the letter and tucked it back into the envelope.Someone's coming for my childr

CHAPTER 40

MEGAN POVAll eyes turn to me that instant.Wilson's smile doesn't wilt. "I understand your emotions, Megan. But this isn't about you. It's about what's best for the children.""What's best for them?" I repeat, my voice rising. "You mean what's best for you."One of the elders raises a hand. "Ms. Pierce, please refrain from outbursts.""Outbursts?" I turn to face the council, my eyes blazing. "You call me here with no warning, accuse me of being an unfit mother, and expect me to stay calm?""No one is accusing you of being unfit," the elder woman clarifies gently. "But we must consider all perspectives.""Then let me give you mine," I fire back, stepping forward. "I've raised Maverick and Makayla for four years. Alone. Without help. Without support. And they're thriving. They're happy, healthy, and safe. So pardon me if I don't see how handing them over to a man who wanted me to terminate my pregnancy is somehow in their best interest."The room goes silent.Xarion's head snaps toward

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