by the door, his broad frame leaning casually against the doorframe as though he hadn't just barged into her lif

he snapped, her tone sh

s lips twitching into a faint smirk. "

bag as she slung it over her shoulder. "Th

. His hand reached out, brushing against her shoulder as he adjusted the strap of th

move a mountain-exhausting and pointless. Instead, she let him guide he

treetlights. He opened the passenger door for her, gesturing for her to get in. She he

means you're smart eno

r closed with a solid thunk, and a moment later, Cassian slid into the driver's seat. The SUV roared

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k: Cassia

r gaze flicked to Cassian's profile, his sharp jawline illuminated by the faint glo

he asked suddenly, her voice

his hands steady on t

he baby. Why does

ble. Then he exhaled, his voice low and even. "Becaus

guard, and she turned to face him

eyes fixed on the road. "Kieran," he said, his tone clipped. "He

region. She'd heard the stories-how Kieran had been exiled from the Silver Shadow Pack a

is voice hardening. "The pack. My leadership. He wanted to

is words settling over her. "And you t

"And now that he knows about you-abou

ar curling in her stoma

tensity sending a shiver down her spine. "No," he sai

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Comp

to gravel. The Silver Shadow Pack's territory was deep in the woods, far from the chaos of the ou

the clearing. Wolves moved through the space with purpose-some in human form, others in t

oden exterior and wide porch marking it as the Alpha's home. He stepped out, ci

your new hom

climbing out on her ow

er, his hand brushing against the small of her back.

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. A massive stone fireplace dominated the main room, its hearth stacked with fresh logs. The scent of cedar

aid, his tone calm but firm. "It's clo

at him. "I don't n

ying my heir," he said softly, his voice filled with quiet intensity. "Tha

ds, but she refused to bac

gentle. "Don't I?" he murmured, his lips curving into a slo