I understood his implication. A fight between us could lead to unnecessary casualties, something neither of us wanted. My gaze met his, a silent understanding passing between us. I had no desire to reignite old conflicts, not when I had other pressing things to worry about."Then let's keep it civil," I said, lowering myself to the ground, my voice measured.Zack nodded, his posture relaxing slightly. "Agreed."As we stood there in uneasy silence, I couldn't help but wonder what had brought him to this border tonight. The moon's light cast shadows on his fur, giving him an otherworldly appearance. His gaze held a mixture of curiosity and something else, something that made my instincts prickle.I stood at my side of the border that separated our pack from the Zuma pack, my instincts prickling with unease as I faced Zack, his wolf form a mirror to my own. The tension between us was palpable, a reminder of the past mistakes and bitter history that had shaped our relationship."What do y

Meghan’s POVThe morning sun filtered through the curtains, casting a gentle warmth across the room as we gathered around the breakfast table. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee and sizzling bacon filled the air, creating an illusion of normalcy despite the turmoil that churned beneath the surface. I glanced at Lin, my heart heavy with the weight of what I had to discuss. Against my better judgement, I had been thinking of Donna's words through out the majority of yesterday. I decided that I needed to see Zack again, but I did not want a repeat of what had happened last time I left."Lin," I began tentatively, my voice quiet but determined. "I think we should consider talking to Zack again. Maybe if we can reason with him, he'll see that handing over the gem is the right thing to do."Lin's gaze snapped to mine, his expression a mixture of disapproval and something else—a hard edge that sent a shiver down my spine. His jaw tensed, his fingers gripping his coffee cup a little too tigh

Meghan's POVThe morning sun bathed the pack grounds in a soft glow, casting a warm ambiance over the place as I head out towards the training arena to watch my kids train. I met Donna on the way, the aura about her even more suspicious than before.Donna had a glow about her that wasn’t there before and those little bites around her necks looks like love bites and claws. If I didn’t know better, I’d say she mate with someone last night but than again, we all know she is a single bitch and the men in the pack knew better than to get involved with that woman.The clang of swords and the rhythmic thud of feet against the ground echoed through the air as Emily and Ethan sparred with their instructor. I watched them with a mixture of pride and concern, their determination mirrored in every swing and parry.As their movements became more fluid, I felt a sense of pride settling over me. Despite the chaos that had infiltrated our lives, there was a semblance of normalcy here—of the routines

My grip on my anger loosened, a surge of guilt and concern replacing the blinding rage that had consumed me. The realization of what I had done struck me with a force that was almost physical, a wave of regret that crashed over me. The emotions that had driven me to charge forward were now replaced by a potent mixture of remorse and fear.As I looked down at Meghan's unconscious form, my heart ached with a pain that transcended words. The woman I loved lay on the ground, her eyes shut close and body, unmoving, the consequences of my actions etched across her features. The image of her hurt, of her body crumpled on the floor, was a stark reminder of the depth of my mistakes.Zack looked just as stunned as I was, his eyes darting between Meghan and me. I dropped to my knees before her. Gently, almost tentatively, I reached out and touched Meghan's cheek, my fingers trembling against her skin.I swallowed hard, my throat tight with emotion as I struggled to find the words to express the

Meghan POV.I was awoken by the sound of more and one voices in the room. After the birth of my child, I was too weak to lift a finger so I allowed myself doze for a moment but even though I had lost sight of where I was, I felt Lin presence by my side.I had been expecting Lin but when my eyes opened, it was Leon and Zack who entered, my excitement waned, replaced by a pang of disappointment. Where was Lin? I could have swore he was right here with me a while ago.Did he leave? Or I’m still delusional from the pain I was feeling.My gaze shifted from everyone and toward the entrance, my heart hammering in my chest with a mixture of anticipation and worry.“Hey, Luna, where is our new warrior!” Leon voice was the first to cut through my thought and I look up to see him, a small smile appearing on my face.As they approached me with smiles on their faces, their congratulations and well-wishes washed over me, but I found it difficult to fully engage with their joy. My mind was preoccupi