“Well. I certainly hope he has a good reason,” Elise said from the kitchen. “That marriage with Lily should not only have unified our packs, but also kept Chris here in Moonstone.” There was a long pause before Ava timidly answered: “I hope he has a good reason, too.” A good reason? Ava was my r

“Alpha. Acting Luna.” Elise took her seat on the left side of the table, momentarily glancing at our positions, but said nothing. Once all of the Elders had taken their seats, Chris stood. “Thank you all for coming,” he said. “It’s about time we begin discussing the Alpha selection process.” “I

Straightening my shoulders, I lifted my chin defiantly. “Then so be it,” I said, hoping my voice sounded more confident than I felt. “I cannot, in good conscience, deliberately hold Chris back from what he wishes… No matter how much I may disagree with his choices. It’s not right.” Degas’ wizene

My cheeks flushed hotly and I averted my gaze. Was I really considering uprooting my whole life for a man? One who was ten years my junior, no less? And so soon after my own divorce? And yet, the thought didn’t fill me with as much dread as I expected. In fact, a tiny spark of excitement flickered

Once again, Chris’s mere presence secured us the finest table, our drinks regularly refreshed without so much as having to ask. I tried not to stare too hard at the staff scrambling to fulfill our every whim—or consider how their meager wages might pay for our indulgences. However, as the night