Eira Silverclaw’s heart shattered as she stood before the man she had given everything to—the man she had loved, trusted, and sacrificed for. For three years, she had poured her soul into their marriage, taking on responsibilities beyond her own, all for the sake of their pack’s future. But now, on the third anniversary of their union, everything she had worked for was crumbling in an instant. Her husband, Alpha Kieran Blackthorn, was no longer the man she had married. The pride in his eyes as he gazed at the woman he brought home—his mistress, pregnant with his child—was a dagger to her heart. The audacity of his words, cold and calculated, rang in her ears. “She is pregnant with our child. Since you couldn’t afford to give birth for three years, her child will be ours too. The three of us. Now, you should refer to her as a younger sister.” Her breath caught in her throat. "Shameless." The word echoed in her mind, but she couldn’t speak it aloud. What could she say? Her world was falling apart, and he was only adding salt to the wound. With her marriage falling apart, Eira wasn’t the type to let anyone decide her fate—not even the man who had once been everything to her. “Marry me, Magnus Ironfang.” She looked into the eyes of her husband’s most dangerous rival—the cursed Alpha of the North. Cold, ruthless, and feared by all, Magnus was the last man anyone would expect her to turn to. But with her marriage in ruins and her heart broken, what did she have left to lose?
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“Luna! The Alpha has returned from his trip!”
The door swung open, and my maid’s voice jolted me out of my thoughts. I turned to her, a smile spreading across my face at the news of his arrival. It had been two long months since Kieran left the pack for an important matter, and now, finally, he was back.
I had missed him more than I’d liked to admit.
Closing the book in my hands, I rose to my feet as quickly as possible. I needed to see him.
“Okay,” I said to my maid, a hint of excitement in my voice. “I’ll go welcome him.”
But as the words left my lips, I noticed something was off. There was a strange look on her face—sad, almost concerned. This wasn’t the first time my husband had been away for so long, but she had never looked like this before.
“Is something wrong?” I asked, narrowing my eyes.
She flinched slightly before shaking her head. “The Alpha… he returned with a woman,” she said hesitantly. “She looked like she might be his mistress.”
Her words hit me like a blow. My eyes widened in shock, but I quickly shook it off. No. There was no way he’d betray me.
“You must be overthinking it,” I told her firmly, reassuringly touching her shoulder. “There’s no way Kieran would cheat on me. Just make sure not to say something like this in front of anyone else.”
She hesitated but nodded, her gaze dropping. I offered her a small smile before turning and hurrying out of the room.
I made my way downstairs, my heart racing—not with worry, but with excitement. Two months apart had felt like an eternity, and all I wanted now was to see him, to hold him. I brushed off the maid’s concerns. Kieran wouldn’t betray me. He loved me.
As I stepped into the grand hall, my eyes landed on him immediately. He was standing there, tall and imposing as always, but my heart faltered when I saw the woman by his side.
She was stunning—beautiful in a way that commanded attention. Her laughter filled the air, and Kieran… he was smiling at her.
My steps slowed as I watched them. My stomach twisted painfully when she placed a hand on his chest, leaning into him as if she belonged there.
And then it happened.
He leaned down and kissed her.
Right there, in front of everyone, as if it was the most natural thing in the world.
I stopped dead in my tracks, unable to breathe. My heart felt like it was shattering into a million pieces. The man I had loved, the man I trusted more than anyone in this world, was standing there, holding another woman in his arms.
I forced myself to stay rooted, to keep my composure, even as my world began to crumble.
“Kieran…” I whispered under my breath, my voice barely audible, as if saying his name would bring clarity to the chaos unfolding before me.
Heart pounding and vision blurring with unshed tears, I hurried toward them, ignoring the growing whispers around me. My emotions surged—anger, confusion, and heartbreak swirling into one unbearable storm.
“Kieran!” I called out, my voice trembling. His gaze snapped to mine, and for a moment, I searched his green eyes for some kind of explanation, some reassurance that I’d misunderstood what I had just seen. “What is going on here?”
The woman by his side didn’t even flinch. Instead, she clung to him, her hand resting possessively on his arm. Kieran, however, seemed completely unbothered.
“I came back home,” he said simply, his tone cold and detached, “and this is what happens.”
He took a step toward me, his hand reaching out, but my body reacted on instinct. I moved back, putting space between us as the sting of betrayal tightened in my chest.
His expression darkened, his brow furrowing. “Two months, Eira,” he said, his voice lowering, laced with irritation. “I’ve been gone for two months, and this is how you welcome me? By ignoring me?”
“Ignoring you?” I repeated, disbelief dripping from every word. “I came down here to welcome you, and this is what I see? You’re with her!” I gestured sharply toward the woman, who stood there with an infuriating smirk, clearly enjoying the scene unfolding.
Kieran sighed, as though I was the one being unreasonable. “Eira, you’re blowing this out of proportion.”
“Blowing this out of proportion?” My voice cracked, my chest heaving as I fought to keep control. “You’re standing here with another woman—kissing her! And you expect me to act like it’s nothing?”
His jaw tightened, his gaze hardening. “This isn’t the place to have this discussion,” he muttered, clearly annoyed.
“No,” I shot back, my voice firm. “This is exactly the place. Everyone is already watching, Kieran. They’ve already seen you flaunting this—this woman like she means something to you.”
“She does mean something to me,” he said coolly, his words cutting through me like a blade. “Eira, I suggest you calm down and listen before you embarrass yourself any further.”
The audacity of his words left me speechless for a moment, my hands curling into fists at my sides. “Embarrass myself?” I whispered, my voice trembling with fury. “The only one embarrassing themselves here is you, Kieran. You’re the Alpha of this pack, my husband, and you’re standing here like this… with her.”
His gaze softened for a split second, but it was gone as quickly as it came. “Let’s talk in private,” he said, his tone leaving no room for argument.
However, I wasn’t ready to let him control this narrative—not after what I had just witnessed.
“Let’s talk about it here!” I snapped, struggling to keep my voice steady. “I want that woman out of this house.”
He tilted his head to the side, a frown crossing his face. “I’m afraid that’s impossible.”
“What do you mean, impossible?” I demanded.
He sighed as if I was some unruly child throwing a tantrum. “Eira, don’t make this harder than it has to be.” He gestured toward the woman by his side, who looked far too comfortable. “This is Vanessa,” he said, his tone almost casual. “She’ll be staying with us from now on. Think of her as a younger sister.”
My jaw dropped, disbelief hitting me like a slap. “A younger sister?” I repeated, my voice rising with incredulity.
“Yes,” he said firmly, as though it was the most reasonable thing in the world. “I care about both of you, Eira. I like you both, and I’ve decided that we’ll all live together from now on. She’s pregnant with our child. Since you couldn’t conceive for three years, her child will be ours too. The three of us.”
‘Pregnant?’ The words hit me hard, and I tried hard not to laugh bitterly but failed. My laughter filled the room, echoing around the place.
The audacity, the absolute gall of his words, left me stunned. Around us, the maids lingered, their expressions heavy with pity and sorrow for me. I could feel their eyes on me, their quiet heartbreak mirroring my own.
For a moment, I simply stared at Kieran—the man I once loved, the man I trusted with my heart. And then, with a deep breath, I straightened my spine and squared my shoulders.
If he thought I’d grovel, if he thought I’d beg or accept this humiliation, he didn’t know me at all.
“You’re disgusting,” I said, my voice calm and steady. The words were like a whip, lashing through the tension in the room.
His eyes flickered with surprise, but I didn’t stop. “You think you can parade this—this ridiculous excuse for a relationship in front of me and expect me to accept it? You’ve underestimated me, Kieran.”
I took a step closer, my gaze never wavering. “I want a divorce,” I said firmly, my tone leaving no room for argument. “I will not share my husband. I will not share my dignity. And I refuse to stay in a marriage where I am so blatantly disrespected.”
Gasps echoed around the room, and I felt the weight of the maids’ admiration and sorrow. But none of that mattered.
What mattered was reclaiming my self-respect.
Eira’s POVThe longer the silence stretched, the more nervous I became. What if he rejected the rule? Could I really stay here, knowing I’d have no equal footing in the pack—that he’d always be right, no matter what he did?I couldn’t believe I might have to leave this pack… the one I had just joined.“As long as you come here with me, you won’t be a decorative Luna. You’ll have equal footing. It’s normal,” Magnus said, his voice so casual it made my eyes widen.“What?” I blinked, stunned. He agreed?“You heard me,” he muttered, eyes locking with mine. “We’ll both have equal standing—if you become my wife.”His words brought a strange sense of comfort. Kieran would never have agreed to something like this. He always insisted the Alpha deserved the utmost respect, even from his own Luna.I shook my head and lightly smacked my cheeks, earning a questioning look from Magnus, which I ignored. I needed to stop comparing every man to Kieran.Maybe I’d overthought everything.“Fifth—I'll hav
Eira’s PovHe doesn’t care about finding his mate?What does that even mean?She’s probably out there—waiting, hoping that her mate will come and claim her, so they can finally be together.But the thought barely had time to settle before a bitter ache twisted in my chest. Finding your mate doesn’t mean a happy ending. I should know.I’m living proof of that.My mate and I went our separate ways.The bond? I broke it.And now… there’s no going back.“We’ll discuss this later,” Magnus said flatly, cutting off his aide. “We have a guest at the door.”I flinched.Of course, he knew I’d been standing there the whole time. No use pretending.Before either of them could move, I knocked lightly, then pushed the door open just enough to peek inside.“Can I come in?” I asked, my eyes falling on Magnus behind his desk. His aide stood beside him, frowning like I’d just tracked mud into a sacred place.He didn’t like me.Couldn’t blame him. Who would like the woman who used to be mated to your Al
Eira’s Pov“Dress or pants?”The brown-haired girl held up a blue dress and a pair of pants, flashing me a bright smile.I hesitated, my eyes darting between the two. I had no idea which to choose.For the past hour, she had made me shower thoroughly, and now she was waiting for me to pick an outfit. That was something Fiona used to do for me. Thinking of her now, I felt a pang of worry. Was she okay at that pack? Had her mate taken her away since I was no longer there? I just hoped she was alright.“Dress or pants?” she repeated, this time her smile faltering. “Are you okay?”I quickly nodded and pointed at the pants. “The pants are fine.”She studied me for a moment, clearly unconvinced, but didn’t push. Instead, she placed the pants on the bed, along with a white shirt and a blue leather jacket.“Do you need help getting dressed?” she asked.I shook my head and picked up the pants. “Nope. I’ll be done in a few minutes.”A few moments later, I stood in front of the mirror, fully dre
Eira’s POVWatching the car drive past familiar places in the pack made my heart ache. Though I wasn’t originally from here, I had grown to love it. Even after leaving my own pack, I had preferred this one. However, I now regret that decision.If only I hadn’t merged the two packs, I would have had a place to return to. But that wouldn’t have mattered—Kieran would never have let me go, and he would never have agreed to divide the packs either.It had been years since my father’s death, and the packs had become so intertwined that separating them now was nearly impossible. Most of the influential members had already left after I ignored their warnings against the merge.This was all my fault.Now, I was on my way to another pack to be their Luna. But would they accept me? I had no history with them, no factual background, and after changing my appearance, I was nothing more than a stranger Magnus had picked up. A woman with nowhere else to go.Would they welcome me?Not only that. Kier
Eira’s POVA gasp escaped my lips, and my eyes widened in shock. I hadn’t expected him to get violent so suddenly.Magnus tightened his grip, his voice a deadly whisper. “You don’t get to tell me when to stop.”Kieran clawed at Magnus’ wrist, his face turning red from the pressure. Magnus leaned in, his eyes burning with rage.“If Eira isn’t here by tomorrow, safe and unharmed, I will burn this entire pack to the ground. Do you understand me?”Kieran gasped for air, nodding frantically.Magnus released him, letting him collapse onto the table, coughing and wheezing. Then, without sparing another glance, Magnus turned to Vanessa.“You should pray your child isn’t a boy,” he said darkly. “Because if he inherits his father’s weakness, he won’t survive long.”With that, he straightened his coat, casting one last disgusted look at the two of them before turning to me.Holding out his hand, he waited for me to take it. “Let’s go. We are leaving this pack for now.”Raising my head, I took hi
Eira’s POVAs soon as the words rolled off Magnus' lips, Vanessa flinched, her eyes widening in shock. She looked as if she had been shot.Kieran didn’t look good, either. His face was stunned, clearly not expecting something like that.“Are you going to say some greetings, or…?” Magnus asked, intentionally trailing off to give them a chance to respond to the question he had just asked.I peered at the two of them, waiting for their reaction. Magnus had asked about me, and I wanted to hear what excuse Kieran would give for my disappearance.He hadn’t told Magnus about me vanishing yesterday, and I was sure he wouldn’t do so now, either.“The Luna isn’t back yet,” Kieran muttered, looking like he had regained his composure.I listened, waiting for him to give whatever excuse he had prepared, but he hesitated, his brows furrowing as he tried to fake sadness.“She got caught up in a rogue attack and is injured. She won’t be here until she’s fully healed,” he added, making me flinch. My e
Eira’s POV“Get up and get dressed,” he said, rising to his feet, an expressionless look etched on his face. “It’s 11 a.m. There’s a dress for you in the wardrobe. Change into it. We’re joining Kieran for breakfast.”Those words made me freeze. Having breakfast with Kieran again was a nightmare I didn’t want to relive. He would be dining with Vanessa, and facing both of them was the last thing I wanted.It would be even harder to face Vanessa—she was the main reason I had been locked up in the first place.“Is that really necessary?” I asked Magnus, hoping he’d say no. But he shook his head, watching me with a hint of suspicion.His expression seemed to ask, ‘Are you sure you can handle this when you're still terrified of facing him?’“Yes,” he replied. “It is. We’re still leaving today, though.”Without giving me a chance to argue, he headed for the door. “I’ll be waiting outside. Be quick.”With that, the door slammed shut, and his scent lingered in the room. Why did it feel even he
Magnus’s POVA soft snore caught my ears, and I slowly turned to look at the woman lying across from me on the couch. Was she asleep already?Getting off the bed, I dropped the facade of sleeping and headed for the window. Outside, I could see guards patrolling the place—tons of them.I hadn’t mentioned to Eira that Kieran would feel the bond shatter, leaving him clueless about how it broke. He must be feeling a sense of loss right now, and it was quite entertaining to think of him searching for a Luna he wouldn’t even recognize when they met again.Finally, something interesting was happening to me.Now that she was with me, there was no longer a need to deal with Kieran. Since the business was originally her idea, I could work with her directly instead of going through him. He handled the business exchanges even though he had no real understanding of the idea.Being his foolish self, he had also cheated on the perfect woman he could have had by his side. It wasn’t surprising that he
Eira’s POVMy eyes widened in shock as I glanced at her, unable to believe what I had just heard. Did she just call me Eira?Wasn’t she not supposed to recognize me?Did that mean my appearance hadn’t changed at all? But Kieran didn’t recognize me. How could she be the one to do so?“You don’t have to say anything,” Fiona said before I could form a proper response. “I know everything about you.” She mumbled, “And I happen to know the size of your wrist and body, too. You can explain what happened while you were left alone. For now, I’ll take you to Alpha Magnus. It seems to me that you have a better plan.”My lips parted as I tried to speak, but I shut my mouth immediately. There was nothing I could tell her yet—I couldn’t risk someone overhearing. It was better to talk to her later.A few minutes later, she dropped me off in front of a door, which I could tell led to Magnus' room. Bowing her head, she turned around and left before I could even speak.Forcing myself not to call her ba
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