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The lunar deity was aware of my deep longing for a child, not to satisfy my partner, Alpha Owen, but to experience the joy of nurturing my own offspring—creating a family of my own. However, my aspirations for a complete family were shattered when rogue attackers struck one night, leaving me gravely wounded. I attempted to reach Owen through our mental connection until my head ached from the effort, but he remained unresponsive. It seemed as though he was intentionally blocking our link. After the pack's fighters had cleared away the bodies following the assault and I had recovered from

Bruised by the Alpha's Betrayal

"Stop this agony," my wolf pleaded, whining inside my mind. I sensed her sharing my anguish. "That's enough, Aleli. You might not recover if this continues."


I rose to my feet, ready to exit the tavern when a cry pierced the air.


I froze as chaos erupted around me, with people scrambling for safety. Glass shattered, and snarls filled the room. Moments later, enormous wolves burst into the bar. Many patrons hadn't even transformed before the crazed beasts began their assault.


"We can't flee while our brethren are under attack," my wolf urged. "We must assist them!"


I agreed, allowing her to emerge. I dropped to all fours, my attire falling away as I completed my metamorphosis. With a feral roar, I joined the fray, sinking my fangs into the nearest rogue's throat and channeling all my anger and frustration into each attack.


Chapter 5