Chapter 53

A while ago, back at Victoria's old pack....

I sat in the bedroom where I used to sleep as a kid, the pale evening light stretching over the area like long shadows. This place holds so many memories for me, and it served as a refuge during my childhood years. And I spent countless hours dreaming here.

But tonight was different. It seemed like this room was the epicenter of the changes happening in my life.

Suddenly, my mother burst into my room, her face gleaming with happiness.

"Sweetie," she began, her words quivering, "I have the most incredible news for you."

I could feel her excitement, and my curiosity shot up like a skyrocket. "What is it, Mom? You sound really excited," I asked.

My mother took a deep breath as if gathering her thoughts. "Alpha Gabriel wants to marry you."

I blinked, convinced I had misheard her. Someone wants to marry me? I had just turned eighteen! "Who is that?"

"Only one of the most powerful Alphas! He belongs to Misty Hollow Pack, and he just sent