Chapter 19
Kieran scanned the pack reports all condemning him.
“Devoted Alpha betrays mate for first love, leads to Luna’s death!” “Pack’s most loyal mate exposed as deceiver, now drowning in regret!” “Protect your hearts from treacherous
Alphas!”
When Kieran and Thea first mated, many wolves had celebrated their bond. Those who witnessed their journey from mating to dissolution now mourned Thea deeply.
After news spread of her death in Norvaria, the packs turned against Kieran, condemning his false devotion. The scandal severely impacted the Blackwood Pack’s standing.
“You’re banned from pack business for five years,” the Elder declared. “Our ancient laws demand loyalty in mating bonds. Pack harmony requires fidelity!”
Kieran’s eyes dimmed. In five years, other wolves would surpass him, likely costing him his heir status permanently.
But without Thea, what worth was pack leadership?
That evening, Aurora learned of Kieran’s punishment. She sat alone, mind racing. Her attempts to contact Axel had failed – his moon crystal went dark after visiting his pack’s den.
Unknown to her, Axel had died the day of Thea’s ceremony. Thea had sent evidence of his assassination attempts to the Vale Pack Elder, asking only for justice while maintaining her
survival’s secrecy.
The Elder had summoned Axel home for punishment, but he fled in the rain, dying in a
crash.
Aurora, growing desperate, decided to cling to Kieran. Their scandal was too public – no worthy Alpha would mate her now. Even a weakened Kieran remained pack–born.
Months later, Aurora’s pup arrived. Kieran barely glanced at it before leaving.
Chapter 19
“Won’t you see your heir?” she called.
His cold departure became pack gossip, but Aurora didn’t care. She’d birthed a Blackwood pup. With Thea gone, her position seemed secure despite Kieran’s indifference.
Twenty days later, she planned the pup’s Moon Blessing ceremony.
“Attend for the pup’s sake,” she begged. “Or they’ll always view your heir differently.”
Kieran agreed reluctantly.
At the ceremony, Aurora had spread word of Kieran’s attendance, drawing many pack members. Despite his punishment, the Blackwood bloodline held power.
When Aurora began discussing pack matters as if she were Luna, Kieran’s face darkened. “Mind your place. You have no right to speak of pack affairs publicly.”
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