co'

on Pack,

ell a sweet scent of lilac drifting from afar. Beautiful singing accompanies the

ner, and the sight before me took my breath away. My wolf howls in recognition, "Mate!"

he same dream every night since the mating hunt. As I rise and pull the drape

kip the mating hunt. I've done that for five years, but this time is different. I'd intended

my repeated absence at public gatherings. I would have loved to keep it t

embers, I shifted and went for a quick run on the mating grounds. I was alone as Sebastian had gone to join in the

hich appeals to my senses. My wolf, Noble, was in love with her even before he met her. He'd t

dark spots. My shock was plausible as I felt an unspeakable connection to her on sight. It felt

ible. My fated mate had died because of my carelessness, and I thought I would remain mateless. I took it as

the wolf with the mating. I think if she didn't run now, she'd run when she found out

ng dreams of that day. The mating bond is still strong, and I sometimes

the pack together from scratch five years ago when I became Alpha, although we are still underpopulated. However, wh

member because of my prestige as the strongest Alpha in the Werewoods. Recently, they have been trying

ate that detest

heck out their situation as a representative of t

involved in council business for a re

ion told me I wouldn't like the news. They believe this is an oppor

ed to gain alliances since we are the strongest pack in all the

wing I would not accept the request. "How are things

forcer. He is a great warrior, and his wolf is powerful, so we know he has it covered. "I'm headi

ting thoughts of mating aside for now. Those though

or me. I know that because that night, I

tail wagging in excitement. Just as she is about to reach us, a small gray wolf darts out of the woods with a murderous look. The wolf slashed my mate's chest open and snatched her heart with a

t was never wrong. It has saved me countless times from dangerous situat

be said that I failed to protect my second chance mate.1` The goddess has gi

n was clear. I would take the Council's mission and use that chance to

g to tour the packs." I must