Prologue: A Day of Reckoning
Lucia's heart pounded as she and Nicholo approached the grand den of Alpha Ragnar. The sun hung low in the sky, casting long shadows across the clearing where the pack's leaders resided. Today was the day they had decided to reveal their secret relationship, seeking the blessings of the alpha before announcing it to the pack. Their bond, forged in childhood and deepened over the years, had blossomed into something more profound than either had anticipated. Yet, the weight of their secret pressed heavily on their shoulders.
The den stood as a testament to the strength and unity of the pack. Carved into the side of a rocky hill, it was both a fortress and a sanctuary. Nicholo, with his heterochromatic eyes gleaming with determination, squeezed Lucia's hand reas
