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Aveline, the daughter of a Beta, is heartbroken when her mate, Gabriel, the young Alpha of their pack, is believed killed by their rival pack. Years later, she discovers he’s alive—but as a leader of that same rival pack. Gabriel claims he’s returned for her and wants peace, but Aveline suspects he’s working under the Alpha who attacked their lands. When a long-buried conspiracy is revealed, Gabriel admits he staged his death to protect her. But with war on the horizon and Aveline’s loyalty to her family tested, she must decide whether to join Gabriel or expose his lies.
Blurb:
Aveline is devastated when her mate, Gabriel, the Alpha of her pack, is reported dead in a violent attack by their rival pack. But years later, she finds him alive—and as the new Alpha of their enemies. Gabriel claims he faked his death to protect her, yet she’s torn between love and anger. When a dark conspiracy is revealed, Aveline must decide if she can trust him again, even as the packs edge closer to war and hidden secrets resurface.
Exposition:
Aveline mourns the loss of Gabriel, her mate, believed killed in an ambush. Now a respected warrior, she has grown strong and dedicated to her pack. Her world is upended when she finds Gabriel alive but now allied with their enemy pack. The packs remain on the edge of conflict, with tensions high and trust in short supply.
Inciting Incident:
During a diplomatic gathering, Aveline and Gabriel cross paths. She is stunned to see him alive and now the Alpha of their rival pack. Gabriel reveals that he staged his death for her safety, insisting that it was the only way to protect her from the darker forces at work in both packs. Aveline is torn between her anger, her lingering feelings, and her pack’s demands to spy on him.
Rising Action:
Aveline reluctantly agrees to spy on Gabriel to uncover his motives and loyalties. She spends time in his pack, and they both confront past wounds and lingering feelings. As they work together to investigate the conspiracy threatening both packs, Aveline uncovers more secrets about Gabriel’s “death” and his knowledge of a hidden enemy. Meanwhile, Cassian, Gabriel’s ambitious second-in-command, plots to use Aveline’s presence as leverage to take control of both packs.
Climax:
Cassian’s plan to expose Gabriel’s secrets and start a war between the packs is revealed. During a heated confrontation, Aveline realizes the depth of Gabriel’s sacrifices and the true threat they face. Gabriel and Aveline must work together to stop Cassian’s coup, even as battle erupts between their packs. Their bond is tested to the breaking point as they face life-and-death decisions, revealing whether they truly trust each other.
Denouement:
With Cassian defeated, Aveline and Gabriel successfully prevent the packs from going to war. They reveal the hidden conspiracy to both packs, exposing the elders who were involved. Gabriel and Aveline commit to rebuilding their packs and uniting them while working to earn their pack members’ trust. Together, they establish a fragile but hopeful peace and look forward to a future defined not by betrayal, but by love and understanding.

THE ALPHA'S BETRAYAL

The morning air was fresh and heavy with the tiny scent of pine as Aveline stood in the cabin's doorway, the drawing still held in her hand. Gabriel sat across the room, his back facing her, staring into the shaking flames of the hearth. The tension between them was visible.

"Are you going to explain this?" Aveline's voice went through the silence, sharp and serious. She held up the drawing, her eyes looking straight at him.

Gabriel turned slowly, his face look disturbed. "I don't know what to tell you," he said with his voice low. "I've never seen it before."

"Don't lie to me, Gabriel," she shouted, moving closer. "This isn't just some coincidence. Someone wants us to see this, to know something about a child."

Gabriel's jaw held firmly, his hands relaxing the armrests of the chair. "You think I wouldn't have told you if I knew?" he said, his voice filled with frustration. "You think I'd keep something like this from you?"

Chapter 51: Echoes of the Past