Dawn broke over a battlefield.
Riley stood on the fortress wall, watching her father's army approach. Thousands of wolves. Armored. Armed. Ready for war.
Behind her—her own forces. Rogues, exiles, wolves who'd answered her call. Just as many. Maybe more.
But this was different. This was real.
"Remember," Grayson said beside her, his hand on her waist. "You don't fight alone. I'm with you. Always."
Riley nodded. The mate bond pulsed between them. Strength. Love. Determination.
Across the snowy field, a figure rode forward.
Blake Cameron. Alpha King. Riley's father.
He looked smaller somehow. Or maybe Riley had just grown.
"RILEY!" His voice boomed. "This is your last chance! Surrender now and I'll show mercy!"
Riley stepped to the edge of the wall. Let every wolf see her.
"I don'
