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Chapter 14  Adam didn’t hesitate, nodding eagerly. He barely slowed, piloting his customized transport as if in a race, the wind roaring past. They arrived at the Skytalon’s Landing, leaving their luggage behind, their minds focused solely on finding Lanie. Every second felt critical. As dawn broke, their airship lifted off.  Anxiety gnawed at them, … Read more

Chapter 13  Menu  Qiana’s anxious Howlnet messages went unanswered. The Riverview Pack House felt as desolate as the Blood Moon Pack’s territory.  Location didn’t matter; the emptiness was pervasive. Late into the night, the chill of the Blood Moon intensified, and they finally abandoned their vigil, returning to the Pack House. Opening the door, they … Read more

Chapter 12  The realization hit Adam with the full force of a physical blow. All my strange behavior over the past lunar cycle suddenly made sense.  His Shadow Wolf, usually so perceptive, felt a pang of self–reproach for not seeing it sooner. Benjamin remained silent, his Warrior Wolf brooding, its usual dominance subdued by a … Read more

Chapter 11  Menu  The Empty Den and the Miami Flight  I boarded the transport without a backward glance, unconcerned with Benjamin and Adam’s reactions. As the transport ascended, a sense of unprecedented lightness washed over me. My Perceptive Wolf, finally free from the weight of their unspoken desires and Qiana’s machinations, felt a release it … Read more

Chapter 10  Menu  The Severing of the Pack  Benjamin and Adam settled at the table next to ours, showering Qiana with solicitous attention.  Their Guardian and Shadow wolves, usually reserved, were oddly animated, their attentions focused on the seemingly fragile Omega. Both he–wolves vied for the chance to serve her, their eyes full of an … Read more

Chapter 9  The Silver River Howls and the Blood Moon Beckons  Turning back, they made sure I wasn’t angry, and I saw the relief on their faces. Benjamin stepped closer, taking my  hand.  His Guardian Wolf’s usual gentle energy was tinged with a desperate hope.  Menu  “Don’t bother packing. It’s too much. I’ll send the … Read more

Chapter 8  The Full Moon and the Farewell Howl  Menu  Finally, the longhouse was sold. A wave of relief washed over me. The pressure, the suffocating weight of expectation and unspoken resentments, had lifted. While signing the paperwork, I noticed the closing date was the same day as my departure for the Blood Moon pack.’Perfect,‘ … Read more

Chapter 7  The Scent of Betrayal and the Howl of Departure  Leaning against the wall, I clutched the healing balm, my hand covering my mouth and nose, trying to avoid the lingering scent of river fish. Before I could catch my breath, Benjamin’s accusation exploded.  “Do you hate Qiana that much? She made breakfast for … Read more

Chapter 6  A Seafood Betrayal  The mental link ended silently..  My perceptive wolf felt the growing distance between us, the subtle shift in their pack loyalty.  This impending separation weighed heavily.  I took a deep breath, composing myself. “My closest friend from the Bloodmoon Pack is getting married. You two coming?” I omitted the crucial … Read more

Chapter 5  Holding the trophy, Qiana showed no joy at my win, no intention of handing it over. Instead, she looked at me with a pitiful expression.  Her healing wolf’s subtle aura felt strangely manipulative.  “Lanie, the Pack Elder asked me to give you this. It’s a prestigious award. You’re so amazing.” She paused, then … Read more