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rawled before him, untouched by the war that had ravaged the rest of their world. But peace had always been fragile, a thin thread pulled taut and fraying with

wasn't his pack's howl that echoed in his mind-it was

llahan

constant thorn in his side. Elyse Callahan, the daughter of the Shadowfang Alpha, was no differe

was boun

ined: unification through marriage. It was a political move, nothing mor

me. She was as cunning as any Alpha, perhaps even more so. And the thought of being tied to her, of surren

e a voice fr

im expression. His usual calm demeanor was clouded with une

ation," De

ficant, and broke the seal. As he sca

ays. Shadowfang lands," Caden mutte

Caden," Declan said quietly. "There are b

games, and the idea of marriage as a political tool sickened him. But

blind. Elyse Callahan would no

. He could already feel the tension in his muscles, his instincts pushing him toward battle. And the moment

have to play this carefully, Alpha. If you push

I'm prepared for her to

, but his eyes betray

ind remained consumed with thoughts of Elyse. What kind of woman was she? Could

rawling estate of the Callahan family loomed ahead-a dark fortress of stone, nestled in the heart of an

el the eyes of his pack on him, waiting for him to take the next step. But even as the g

there, wait

ong, dark hair cascaded over her shoulders in waves, and her sharp, emerald eyes glinted with determinatio

ty, the very thought of it made her blood boil. The Montgomerys were her family's s

never bo

s dark, imposing figure seemed to fill the room as he moved with the confident, measured steps of an

She wouldn't give h

cold as the wind outside. "I didn't th

mile. "I didn't think you'd

of their conflict. She could already see the fire

gh the hall, followed by the howling of wolves. Caden's head snapped

the danger evident in his voice. But the look in his

er composure. "It's not them," she said, her gaze narrowing

have to set aside their hatred for the time being.