The air felt different as Caius and I crossed into the heart of the tiger clan’s territory. Their domain was vast and wild, dense jungle-like vegetation giving way to sprawling clearings. The scent of damp earth and raw power clung to everything. It reminded me of the pack’s lands, yet it was distinctly their own—feral and unyielding.
Caius moved with confidence, his every step a blend of feline grace and quiet authority. I had seen him in battle, watched the raw intensity of his transformations, but here, surrounded by his people, there was something more. This was his element, his home, and for the first time, I wasn’t just his mate. I was his equal—or I was meant to be.
The council of the tiger clan had convened in an open clearing ringed with towering trees. Golden sunlight spilled t
