Sylvia's POVThe tension in the room was suffocating as Raven looked back and forth between us—me choosing to kneel pathetically on the ground with tears streaming down my face, while Astrid looked down at me with a bewildered expression. I could feel my heart pounding in my chest, knowing that thi
"What?" she gasped, genuine shock replacing her calculated tears. "You can't be serious!""I am." His voice was firm. "These rumors... they're too dangerous for the pack's reputation. We can't risk—""Risk what?" she demanded. "Your precious reputation? After everything I've done for you?""Done for
Sylvia's POVThe morning after Astrid's departure, I woke to sunlight streaming through the curtains and the strange sensation of being watched. Opening my eyes, I found Raven leaning against the doorframe, his expression softer than I'd seen it in months. The sight made my heart flutter traitorous
"Raven...""Let me finish," he said quietly. "I know I've made mistakes. Terrible ones. But seeing you yesterday, the way you handled everything... it reminded me of why I fell in love with you in the first place."My heart thumped painfully in my chest. "Because I played the victim?""No," he said
Sylvia's POV"Mother," he said, his voice steady but respectful, "if Astrid is experiencing pregnancy complications, she needs proper medical care, not an Alpha's amateur assessment."Diana's eyes narrowed dangerously. "Amateur assessment? That girl needs support! After everything she's been through
"Remember when we first met?" he asked, attempting to salvage what was supposed to be a cup. "You were so fierce, even then. Stood right up to me when I tried to pull rank."I smiled at the memory. "You were such an arrogant pup.""Was?" He raised an eyebrow playfully."Are," I corrected, flicking a
Sylvia's POVThe morning sun streamed through our bedroom window, casting warm light across the rumpled sheets where Raven and I had made love just hours ago. I should have been happy, basking in the afterglow of our reconciliation, but the news of Dr. Sarah's departure still felt like a lead weight
The possessiveness in his voice made my wolf purr with satisfaction. When his lips found mine, I melted into him, all our earlier tension transforming into a different kind of heat."Raven," I gasped as his mouth moved to my neck, finding my mating mark. His hands were everywhere, bunching up the ex
(Sylvia's POV)The morning air was crisp as I stepped out of the prison, my hand clutching my phone like a lifeline. Tommy's recorded threats were safely stored, ready to expose Astrid's schemes."Soon you'll be the one in prison," Tommy's arrogant voice played from my phone as I reviewed the record
(Sylvia's POV)The next morning,"Luna," Gamma Oliver's voice was tight with urgency as he burst into my office. "We've traced the mysterious $500,000 transfer. It went to Tommy's prison account, though it was carefully disguised through several shell companies."I looked up from the stack of financi
(Sylvia's POV)"Well, Sylvia, Astrid already knows she was wrong." Raven defended Astrid."Knowing it was wrong? A light and airy "I'm sorry," and that's her knowing she was wrong? " I was enraged. The air was filled with a tense atmosphere. At this moment, Beta-Marcus hurried over, the snow under h
(Sylvia's POV)The winter morning was eerily peaceful as I walked through the snow-covered pack. Each step crunched beneath my feet, creating a rhythm that helped calm my racing thoughts."Luna Sylvia!" Gamma Oliver jogged up to me, his expression tense. "The auction house just confirmed - everythin
"You see the problem," I said grimly. "And she had the audacity to position herself as the rightful Luna, spending the funds that were meant for families, warriors, young pups. She did this while claiming she cared for the pack."Oliver's lips pressed into a thin, furious line. "Luna, on my honor, I
(Sylvia's POV)"So you repaid his sacrifice by letting his widow rob our pack blind?" I threw another receipt at him. "By buying her beachfront properties while our warriors trained without proper equipment?""I had to take care of her," he insisted, running his hands through his hair. "James would
(Sylvia's POV)"No, little wolf, it's not like that," Raven looked at me, pleading on her face. "I'm doing it for James, I have to protect his widow. But my Lyna, you are the only one for me." He grabbed my arm and held the ring out to me, wanting to put it on me."These words only apply to you, Rav
(Sylvia's POV)I stood frozen in the shadows, watching Raven comfort Astrid. The sight of his hands stroking her hair, the tenderness in his voice as he promised her justice - it felt like daggers through my heart."Just endure it for a little while," Raven murmured to her. "Once we get through this
(Sylvia's POV)I couldn't hold back the bitter laugh that erupted from my throat. The sound echoed through Raven's office, harsh and cutting."Are you serious right now?" I stared at him in disbelief. "After everything she's done, after stealing three million dollars from our pack, you still want me