News of Martha's broken engagement spread through Snow Moon Pack faster than any official announcement.
No one knew the full story.
Some said Alpha Davis had changed his mind. Others whispered that the Lycan King himself had intervened. Alpha Taylor claimed Martha had disgraced herself and run away, breaking the alliance all by herself.
What everyone did know was this:
The deal with Alpha Davis was off.
And Brian Hale was now engaged to Linda Taylor.
The announcement was made in the main hall two weeks after Martha disappeared from the pack house. The room was full—warriors, elders, high-ranking wolves, all lined up in neat rows.
Brian stood on the small raised platform beside Alpha Taylor. Linda clung to his arm, smiling sweetly at the crowd. Her golden hair fell in soft waves over
