Who would have imagined that the mate and pup the world praised for their devotion were secretly worshipping another she-wolf?
The nights Riven claimed to be “on patrol,” he was whispering sweet promises to someone else.
Even their pup, Kael, had begun calling the woman “Sister,” nuzzling her with puppy-like trust.
That father and pup had built a hidden life beyond the territory—concealing it from Freya for three long years.
After surviving young love, trials of ascension and building a home together, she never imagined their bond would crumble under the cursed seventh-year mark the Moon Priestesses warned of.
Opening her crystal-mirror, Freya saw the trending howl-news. The rising star, Sorenna Ashfend had claimed the Moonlit Best Shifter Star trophy. A shimmering image showed the radiant she-wolf in a crimson gown, full of youth and charm.
Behind her walked Riven—though he had sworn he was at the council hall. And he wasn’t alone. He held Kael’s hand, their five-year-old pup trotting excitedly beside him.
The gentle look Riven gave the Shifter Star was the same tender gaze he once reserved only for Freya.