strange encounter at Silver Falls, focusing not on the woman but on the power radiating from "E

le fear lingered in his scent. The spreading sickness had claimed two more mid-ranking warriors

the great table. "She expects me, the Alpha, to humble mysel

he rot without any explanation. She spoke of a curse. Whether she is a witch or a wolf, she has knowl

residue activated by Elara's desperate healing, now tainting the Pack's mate-bond energy circulating through their territory. Only Elara could

said finally, his jaw clenched. "But the Pack co

forefinger, piercing his skin to sign the document in his own blood-a declaration of undeniable authority and a desperate plea. He

liation. It was the physical surrender

im deliver it. Let him see the healer who is

, holding the sealed document like it might explode. He found Elyra exact

Alpha accepts your terms. This is the summons, signed

the sight of Kael's blood mingling with the dried ink. It was an

travel are non-negotiable. I will ride alone, with no guards ahead or behind me. I will travel at

ration. "You are delaying! Ou

lver-violet light. The flash was deliberate-a subtle warning that guaranteed his compliance. "I

ht of my arrogance, Rori

earing of the Lunar Pack. Every wolf who could stand was gathe

d trousers-a show of vulnerability that masked the fury inside him. His eyes wer

on, a figure emerg

rong Alpha's mat

s striking. Her hair was pulled back tightly, revealing a face now devoid of softness and innocence. Her hands-my traitorous healing h

ontrol. She

to secure her horse. Her silence was a weapon, forcing

, she f

entle Elara he had betrayed. He looked for the scent of his mate. But the powerful glamour held. He de

but a polished, b

is voice deep and menacing. "I am Alpha Kael. Yo

t was the expression of a hunter who has finally cornered

ence. I am a Healer, not a servant. To cure your Pack, I must have access to all records, all affl

but to present an ancient, dark metal talisman f

Pack that you will not question my methods, movements, or co

's authority would be subordinate to hers. The crowd murmured. Roric looked stricken. Kae

humiliation necessary

scar throbbed. He had sealed his fate the night he rejected me

the ta