Max
After watching Mika leave with Cain, I couldn't shake the unease in my stomach. Deep down, I knew she had developed feelings for him, which only added to my concerns. Yet, Mika needed to escape the looming marriage with Alpha Augustus, or else our mate bond would be in jeopardy.
As my brothers and I gathered in our secluded spot, I felt a rush of adrenaline at the prospect of causing a bit of mischief. We knew that Queen Natalie, Mika's aunt, would be suspicious of our involvement. She might suspect that we had conspired with Mika or that Cain had persuaded her to run away alone. Still, it was a risk we were willing to take.
However, our plan hinged on one critical element: the afternoon wedding. With Cain inexplicably absent, Queen Natalie and Alpha Augustus would undoubtedly piece
