zie

me shown to a guest suite. But it felt less like a courtesy and more

embers bowed, murmuring "Luna," a title that felt like a lead weight on my shoulders. Ga

other, Elias. My mother's face, etched with worry, filled the screen. She w

t? Yesterday's events... we all

m fine, Mother. I did

e than fine, Kenzie. You saved our honor. But now

u suggest?"

, you must be by his side. It's not just tradition; it's a statement to everyo

s power, Kenzie. Besides, Gannon's father, Archie, is my cousin. Our family is not without influence there." Her wo

s the only move. But the thought of living under t

ster bedroom," I said,

is scent, the most primitive way of claiming what's his. It's a way of marking his territory.

family's pragmatic advice solidifying

to tell Gannon I

. He looked more like a ruthless CEO on his way to a board meeting t

point. "I agree to m

er of surprise on his face. "I thought we ha

couple. But within the estate, with no outsiders present, I want us to maintain our

dominance to shut me down. Instead, he j

the easy agreem

sure I'd

ether, share the same space. We're simply doing what's expected. Your 'distance' is just a barrier in yo

eath. "Then I'll

ad it arranged. All of your things will be

but I was too focused on ending

te vehicle. The estate was less a home and more a modern fortress, nestled in a forested

"Luna, welcome home. The Alpha has instruct

hallways to a set of massive double

t a doubt, the master suite. My suitcases were stacked neatly in a corner. And my dresses...