t

ing the charred remains of the photo album. The only reco

last corner tu

. It sounded different today.

quests your presence. The preparation

ng my simple black

et box containing the Moonstone necklace-the symbo

it into

rimson and silver. The smell of roasting meat was over

a warriors. Radiating power. When he saw

ed, voice tight. "The pack expec

ied. My heart didn't even

And make sure Aria is comforta

ances. A guest of honor? That title w

oor to the Goddess Temple. A smal

d the sa

lace from my pocket. The ge

na who is cherish

ation box. It landed with a heavy t

st, followed by a sharp pang

rums mimicked a heartbeat. And there, on the ra

pped

wearin

ng silk, liquid moonlight. Only the

through the crowd

y voice was calm, but the air dropped i

dress, Kat. Don't be petty. It fits he

Elder Thomas rasped. "This is

decide the protocol. Aria carries the future

She preened, rubbing her cheek aga

her wolf in public while your mate st

ng. Shifting and te

felt..

't whimper. She curled into

y wolf has died o

some water, Katarina? The wi

full name. L

me, waiting for submission. Waitin

e," I sai

n't getting water. I wa