ed from the paper-wrappe

cross her face. "She's not the Alpha's daughter anymore." H

donic. "Unless you'd rather she wear nothing at

w. Iris had no one left to protect her. In the pack's

a said with a dismissive shru

s, but didn't spot her. Hanna clutched the

y alive, she'd better swallow her pride and start thinking about what she can d

r a reply, she swe

eight in her chest. She dreaded the moment

idea that Iris had never tasted freed

.

om this day forward, there is only one pack. The Blue Moon Pack ceases to exist. The center of our power and economy

ir responsibilities. At the announcement of his deci

ully theirs. Their old home, defiled and degraded

lves, overthrown their oppressor, and taken back

as he strode from the room, Jace at his h

too much to do, and threats loomed on all sides. Some packs regarded the merger

never faltering. "I want th

for a fractio

brought to his apartments this evening. But seeing the urge

. a slave c

.

er hands, forcing the girl to meet h

is," she whispered, he

e over faster. Don't struggle..

tion like this, all she could offer was a

pleaded. "I'll be right her

cheeks. She had done this so many times before.

poor g

e to hide her own distress. Her heart clenc

e had taken care to hide it, refusing to display her shame for a moment lo

ared, H

er woman, refusing to let go. Hanna was all she had lef

back just enough to look

eaking despite her best efforts. "A new

n hearing them for years. Hanna ha

day was

ay had nev

on, Iris understood. She couldn't

scorted her to

lt heavier t

It was where her father had brought woma

t a wave of nausea r

uard stated flatly, opening t

fro

sn't

.

y where Mason, the former Alp

his most ardent supporters. Even after the fall of the Blu

and those loyal to Mason had not yet given up. The

owder keg, ready to e

kne

se," Will reported, his voice lo

estaurant, but inside, a dozen individuals were meeting. A

gle him away from the pack, and seek aid from Alpha Gerald's old allies. T

eared

e of the old pack, the regional balance of power would be shattered.

his voice sharp as he stared at the bu

operation himself. Not a sin

, Al

ff to relay

ace watched th

get here," he murmured. "

ars of violence and humiliatio

idn't

e form of a giant black wolf. The others immediately fol

s hesitation, Can

e air. The silence of the night was torn apart by

lked the

.

ed room, Ir

out really seeing it. This place was familiar. She had p

ry sur