"Say no more," I smiled warmly, though inwardly I savored another small victory. "I would be honored to help. Why don't you come by tomorrow and we can discuss your vision?""See how she takes care of the pack?" Martha's voice carried just loudly enough to be heard by those nearby. "A true Luna in a
Sylvia's POVMy heart pounded with determination as I approached the banquet hall. Despite everything that had happened - the confrontation with Raven, Astrid's threats, the still-healing wounds from the ambush - I knew I had to be there. The future of our young wolves depended on maintaining the ki
"What are you doing?" I tried to crawl away, but my body wouldn't cooperate. The drug had left me helpless."Creating a masterpiece," Astrid's voice was almost sing-song. "Wait until the pack sees their Luna like this - clothes in tatters, marked up like a common whore. I think I'll take pictures. S
Sylvia's POVPain lanced through my body as Astrid's knife traced another line across my skin. The storage hut's musty air was thick with the metallic scent of my blood, and through the haze of whatever drug she'd forced down my throat, I could feel my wolf growing weaker with each new cut."You kno
"Now do you understand?" Astrid's voice was almost gentle as she traced the knife along my cheek. "No one is coming for you. No one cares about the pathetic excuse for a Luna you've become.""You're wrong," I whispered, though doubt gnawed at my heart. "The pack-""The pack?" She laughed. "They're a
Sylvia's POVThe tension in the storage hut was suffocating. Blood - my blood - pooled beneath me as Lucas held me protectively against his chest. Raven stood blocking our path, his face a mask of barely controlled fury. Behind us, Astrid lay slumped against the cracked wall, her chest rising and f
"Tell me, Alpha Raven," the King's words dripped with disdain, "is this how you honor your responsibilities? By attending a banquet while your Luna is butchered?""Your Majesty, please," Astrid rushed forward, her face a mask of desperate innocence. "There's been a terrible misunderstanding. Sylvia
Sylvia's POVThe throbbing pain from my stomach wound was nothing compared to the ache in my heart as I watched the guards drag Astrid and Tommy away. Despite everything she'd done to me - the torture, the permanent scars, the attempt to destroy my future - I couldn't let the entire pack suffer for
(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