Wrath of the Alpha's heir

d with the warmth of celebration. Tonight was Selene's 18th birthday, a milestone in her life, a night she had been anticipating for years

eting the piercing silver eyes of Adrian Valcourt. He was charming, dangerous, an

d, tilting her chin up slightly

is breath fanning against her chee

ed as a man in a dark cloak strode in. Darius. Her uncle. The air grew thick with tension. Her father, King A

turning white. Darius had never been welcome in their home, and

ice controlled but firm. "Wha

ame to wish my beloved niece a happy birthda

eneath his words. Selene's stomach twisted. Her mother stepped closer

ously. "But surely you could h

finished for her. "Come now, is

u lost the right to call yourse

dramatic." His gaze flicked to Selene. "Enjoy your

ed on his heel and dis

Midnight approached, and a growing unease settled in Selene's chest. Th

ield. Blood splattered across the marble floors. Selene's heart pounded as she watched her father wield his swo

bellowed. "Find Adri

itched. "No,

a blade slid through her father's chest. Selene's scream

fury, but she too was struck down

ining his hands. "It's a shame, t

d back. A strong grip caught her a

" he whispered

gh the hidden corridors of the estate. The sounds of

," Selene choked

round her wrist. "We can grieve lat

it gardens. The scent of roses mixed with the acrid ste

elene behind hi

a blur as he cut the man down. Selene's breath came in quick gasps. S

sneered. "She's the o

r spine. They didn't plan to ki

an o

rough flesh. A startled cry followed. Blood spattered her hands. Her first kil

her toward the forest beyond th

shing into the trees was Darius stand

sting eerie shadows under the moonlight. Selene's lung

mured, glancing back. "If we can cross int

ation settling in her b

gh the trees. Not wolves. M

cupping her face. "Listen to me. No

wed hard. "No

darkening. "You're mo

ure emerged from the darkness

"Game over,