Making my alpha cry

claring his love for Ophelia, the she-wolf adored by his sworn rival, ju

o get under his rival's fur, but his actions cut me de

ck, and I'll make it up to you, I swea

en when he later spoke of breaking our bond, I jus

for show. When this game's over, I'll

st sight. He chased me relentlessly, swore he'd change his wild ways, and our sacr

r she-wolf. Everyone pitied me, whispering about my

ow was that his ga

ed belly, his wolfish grin wide with joy. But then it hit him-he

hs of hearing the same news, day after day-Alpha Ulric and Ophelia, Alpha Ulric and his rival, Alpha Ulr

ching the grief in my eyes, clammed up.

laugh-a sound I hadn't heard so bright in ages. It

staying," Ophelia's voice rang out,

t next to mine. I set it up myself," Al

ored the voices trailing behind me. The courtyard filled with t

nd Alpha Ulric? He's back to his old tri

he wielded like a weapon. " Luna Julia, I told you, it's because she's Marcus Chandl

every tree, every stone-you planted it for me

on tighter, his warm palm engulfing mine. "I'll build you a new den, bet

rs ago?" I asked, my voi

ne. "No, Luna Julia, that was different. I

couldn't tell if he was lying or if I just wanted to b

ng she'll rip out all the lil

he lilies I loved, their roots torn from

t, connecting with Ophelia's cheek. "Those

phelia, let's tell Marcus

his voice soft, coaxing. "Easy, now. Don't

ing her back,"