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ears

the ancient seal that had governed our kind for centuries. My fingers traced over the embossed symbol –

, the Alliance requests your expertise as a

f my pack status, my wolf connection severed by whatever poison Be

e falling stars. This small two-bedroom unit had been home for the past four years – not exactly the lux

her Victory." "The Silent Storm: Undefeated in 15 Matches." "Mystery Fighter's Winning

vulnerable. The morning sickness hit just days after I'd crossed the Silver Moon territory border. At first, I'd blamed it on stre

st. Just turned 18, no pack, no money, no wolf. The nurse had asked about the father, and I'd choked on the b

t, something shifted inside me. I wouldn't le

the hallway pulled me from my memories.

gns of his werewolf heritage – enhanced strength, accelerated healing, and senses sharper than any human child's. His

s and sunshine, untainted by the bitterness of the adult world. The drawing showed two fi

ng against me. "I drew you and me, and the moon because..." His v

stand, I'd taught him to be careful about his "speci

my fingers combing through his wild dark hair. "We are spe

hifted. "Can we have pizza for dinner? Jimmy at sch

s of childhood. "Go wash up and start your

ood – full housing provided, excellent salary, and most importantly, a chance for Lucas to gr

rom my agent: "Another fight

ithout my wolf's strength, years of combat training made me formidable. One fight led to another, and soon I'd built a reputation. The

s born. Between matches and teaching at local do

ger, his questions about our nature more frequent. He needed guidance I cou

ting the Shadow Fang heir from a wild wolf attack, the same kind now threatening our communities again. The attacks were gro

oorway, homework folder in han

e immediately climbed into my lap. "Just think

es?" He blinks his

ent. "How would you feel about moving somewhere

mean there are more people

d a smile, pushing do

school? And Leo?" The questions tumble

me six months after my banishment and offered help without judgment. He'd been m

ined, echoing words my mother had once told me. "