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Carolina’s pov As the door clicked shut behind Alpha Zane, I leaned against the wall, struggling to process everything he had said. My heart raced, caught between anger and confusion. The room felt stifling, every breath a reminder of the battle raging within me. I wanted to scream, to throw something, to lash out at the walls that seemed to close in on me. But more than that, I wanted to cry—to let the weight of my grief pour out and take shape. I couldn't shake the nagging feeling that Zane was right. Accepting Avery into my life felt like a betrayal to Craig, as if inviting her in meant erasing him. And yet, deep down, I understood that holding onto my bitterness only trapped me in a cycle of sorrow that I wasn't sure I could escape. That notion frightened me.Drawing a slow breath, I glanced out the window, my eyes catching the soft glow of dusk settling over the pack's territory. The trees swayed gently in the evening breeze, their branches weaving a tapestry of shadows and fad

Carolina's POVAs soon as I saw him again, I felt sick to the pit of my stomach. "Why?" I exclaimed; the frustration was getting better now, and I needed answers. proper answers. "Why did you do this? Why fake your death like that?" I could feel the tears stinging in my eyes. Craig froze, stunned at my outburst. "Carolina, I had my reasons. I promise you that I did not do this for fun." He gently wiped my tear-stained face, and as much as I wanted to push him away from me, I could not. All those nights, I lay in my bed wishing he was with me and longing to be close to him. It was all I wanted—all I had ever wanted. "Just tell me the truth; you owe me that at least." Craig took a deep breath, his expression shifting from disbelief to something softer, more vulnerable. "Carolina," he began, his voice low and earnest, "a stranger came to me weeks ago. I thought I was getting back on track, trying to find a direction after everything. But then he dropped a bombshell on me… a truth I n

Carolina pov My heart soared at his words, a spark of hope igniting within me. Craig was right—Zane might have assumed he had won, but he had underestimated our resolve. We would fight back, and we wouldn’t do it blindly. Together, we could uncover the truth and dismantle the remnants of Zane's control over Craig’s past.“Okay then,” I said, taking a deep breath to compose myself. “Let’s move quietly. We’ll position ourselves where we can overhear them without drawing attention.”Craig nodded, his expression serious, yet I could see a flicker of gratitude in his eyes. Maybe my presence was a stabilizing force for him, just as he was for me in this moment. Carefully we edged out from behind the tree, slinking through the brush like shadows.As we advanced, I could gather snatches of their conversation. The voices were casual and carefree, contrasting sharply with the tension weaving through my own body. Would they truly remain oblivious to our intentions? Or would we end up as pawns i

Avery's POV The night was deeper than usual, the moon casting a silvery glow through the sheer curtains of our room in the pack house. The wooden walls around us vibrated with the distant sounds of laughter and music from the pack gathering outside, but all I could focus on was the overwhelming presence beside me—Alpha Zane. My love. He sat at the edge of the bed, his body tense with barely-contained energy, his eyes glowing with desire as they met mine. We had been mated for a few weeks now, our bond cemented with the ritual that marked us as each other's. Our connection was more profound than anything I’d ever known, but still, there were moments when it felt like the world outside intruded on what we had.“Can you hear them?” Zane’s voice was low, throaty, as he raked a hand through his hair, the tendrils of darkness falling into his eyes. “They’re having fun without us.”I nodded, even though my focus was entirely on him. “It’s just a party. We can join them later.” I got up fro

Avery's POV The warmth of his voice wrapped around me like a soft blanket, and I couldn't help but smile back, feeling a rush of affection swell within me. We remained nestled together, the chaotic world outside forgotten as we took a moment to simply breathe and absorb the reality of what we had just shared.The distant sounds of the pack, once a steady thrum in the background, began to slowly seep back into my awareness. Conversations, laughter, and the sounds of nature blended into an orchestral hum that reminded me of the life we were a part of, the community that surrounded us and the future that awaited beyond this intimate bubble."Are they waiting for us?" I asked, feeling a hint of reluctance at the thought of pulling away from this cocoon of intimacy. Zane chuckled softly, his breath warm against my cheek. "They can wait a little longer. This moment is ours." He pressed a tender kiss to my forehead, his fingers trailing gently through my hair. The possessiveness in his to