The New Bond

I was out with my new friends, trying to immerse myself in their company and distract my thoughts from the ache in my heart. Ever since I left the palace, life had taken an unexpected turn. The pack I now called home had welcomed me with open arms, offering kindness and friendship that I hadn't anticipated.

But as I laughed and chatted with my newfound companions, a strange sensation prickled at the back of my mind. It was a sensation I had never experienced before – a deep, resonating pulse that seemed to echo within me. My heart quickened as I realized what it could be – a mate bond.

My eyes widened in shock, and I turned my head slightly, trying to locate the source of this newfound connection. And then, to my astonishment, I saw them – Liam and Austin. They were standing not far from me, engaged in a conversation of their own.

I felt my breath catch in my throat as the reality of the situation hit me. Liam, the alpha who had captured my heart, was here, and his presence was the so