Betrayal of Wolves

. This bond... it's what only mates have." The man's scent wrapped around me, warm and familiar, making my body weak. I had no strength to resist. Leni took over, drawn to him in a way I could

ed back to my aunt. "Is there anyone-anyone who can help?" She shook her head. "No one- there's no one left." Desperation clawed at my chest. Was I really going to just stand here and watch her die? No. I bit my lip so hard I tasted blood. There was one person who might be able to help. Dominik. Swallowing my pride, I looked at my aunt. "Stay here. Take care of her. I'll be back." The Eiswolf Pack mansion loomed before me, towering and unwelcoming. Its golden-trimmed doors gleamed under the sunlight, a stark contrast to the dark pit of dread growing inside me. I pressed the doorbell. A servant opened it, sneering the moment she saw me. "Wait here." Moments later, Dominik appeared. "Elena?" He looked genuinely surprised. "What are you doing here?" "I need your help. My mother is sick. Please send one of your doctors. I'm begging you." He hesitated. "I-" "Dominik!" A sharp voice cut through the air. His mother strode into the room, her eyes burning with contempt. "Have you lost your mind? Bringing this disgrace into our home? Her father's Sternmond Pack is gone! She's nothing but a rogue!" The insult stung, but I refused to back down. Before I could respond, movement behind her caught my attention. A tall man stood, his expression unreadable. When he turned to face me, my stomach dropped. It was him. The stranger from last night. Leni stirred, excitement coursing through her. She felt it too-his wolf. "Uncle Matthias, are you leaving?" Dominik asked,. Uncle. My breath became trapped in my throat. I had slept with Dominik's uncle. Matthias remained eerily calm, as if last night had never happened. I forced myself to breathe, but before I could process it, another voice joined the chaos. "Elena?" Katharina's mocking tone came from the grand staircase. She leaned over the railing, smirking down at me. "Oh dear, wha