Moonlight betrayal: Fated to my enemy.

ood filling the air. Alpha Liam Blackwood of the Diamond Pack sat in his chair, fingers steepled beneath his chin. His

yet, despite his strength, power, and stat

on, and his Gamma, Murphy, had both bonded with their mates years ago. Even his war

don't

s chest. Was he destined to be alone? It was rare, but

't lacking. He was an Alpha-strong, powerful, feared. And yet, the e

had been murdered ten years ago. The day Liam had bee

u were her

honor, and unity. If he were still here, he'd be the first to tease Liam about still being

the door pulled hi

lled, straighten

s usual smirk in place. "You look like a man drowning in

is temples. "I don't w

of the leather chairs. "Good thing I came for another reason

y. He had almost f

ll

m nearby packs, plus our own pack members. It's going to be grand-food, drinks, a bonfire,

ke sure security is tight.

added as he entered, holding a list of guest names. "The patrol

irmly. "We can't af

m, a small, knowing smile on her lips. "You boys are

his mother still carried herself with grac

im, placing a hand on his shoulder. "I know you miss

ve her a small nod

n and Murphy. "Make sure he en

d. "That's th

left, and Liam

rty goes smooth

ssured him. "Besides,

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kling of the giant bonfire filled the air. The scent of grilled meat and fresh

e night was vibrant, the atmosphere alive with excitement

ving fun," Ashton teased, h

the drink. "I am havi

huckled.

s father's Beta, lingered in the shadows. His f

ng. Power. Strength. Respec

in his pocket. Wolfsbane extract. A single dose, s

e pounding in his ears. He had wait

controlled. He reached the drink table, pretending to grab a fresh goblet. With a q

s t

e turned away, blendin

goblet to his li

ct was i

ing like an iron vice. His vision blurred, and the onc

rom his fingers, sha

yes widene

sharp pain shot through his veins, his

led. Whispers

haos e

ctor!" Murphy shouted, p

eside Liam, his face twisted

breathing shallow. The pois

Dustin clenched hi

as no time

his sharp eyes narrowing. "Hey!

through Dus

o get ou

d bolted int

!" someon

wolves, their howls piercing the n

ng, branches slashing against his

doctor had arrived, working

ndition wa

s gaze flickering toward the

grim. "I don't know. But

his body trembling,

he s

d Dustin b

ne k

tain-nothing would ev