ling with the damp earth beneath my feet. My heart hammered in my chest as I cl

d through the air, full of joy and celebration. This is wh

The scene before me was beautiful-too beautiful. But then, my gaze shifted to the far

hispering, "Sister, why do y

t respond. Her shoulders shook as sh

mall doll. "Here," I said softly, offering

ed. She looked up at me, her eyes wild with desp

o you mean?" I asked, my v

. "I'm not his true mate. Alpha 's real mate ran a

That's not true! Alpha is

ng. Her gaze softened. "Then... you

en promised to him since we were children. I'm

et smile. "Go. You must go. Don'

proud, was Alpha -his scent thick in the air, rich with the power of his Alpha

him. Taller now, his muscles rippling beneath his clothes, his eyes lo

in his throat,

ut before he could speak, a

the border! They're trying

rough with authority. "Don't move. G

protested, vaili

ut the urgency was undeniable. "I'l

e pack's heart. The Alpha was needed. His pack needed him. And

voice carrying on the wind, "I'll wa

ng high in the sky, its silver light casting

in the fight. My heart clenched. The pack was und

e chest of old clothes. My fingers traced the worn fabric-garments th

ing forever. He needed me. I would show him I was more than j

s clothes. Each stitch was a vow to him-quiet, bu

the sky began to lighten, and I finally dri

ness, I felt him-sitting beside me, his

my shoulders with care, brushing my hair gentl

t, his boots barely making a sound. His voice,

w. Remember her temper. Keep

heart pounded. Every moment he was away, the pack was at r

ave, even if just for a moment. Bu