Wolves at the Door
The Eastern Pack arrived with barely concealed hostility, their Alpha Marcus Stone notorious for his old-world views about power and control. Luna, perched on Adrian's hip while Viktor attended his mate, wrinkled her nose at their entrance.
"They have thorns in their light," she whispered to Adrian. "All prickly inside." He looked at her, then to them.
Through their bond, Viktor monitored both his daughters' reactions - Luna's curiosity and his unborn pup's restless energy responding to the tension. He kept a sharp eye on the others while Luna stared at them.
"So this is the miracle child," Alpha Stone's voice dripped condescension. "The one who plays with starlight like it's a toy." Viktor glared at him.
Adrian's hold on Luna tightened protectively, but she just ti
