The birthday celebration fell on a weekend. Freya had risen early, completing Rebekah's commission and taking just two days off before accepting another project. She had no choice. If she didn't work relentlessly, she'd never pay off that three-million-dollar debt in her lifetime! Traditionally, The Whitecrown Pack kept birthday celebrations low-key, inviting only Margaret's relatives and key pack members. In previous years, Freya would help at the pack house from early morning, welcoming guests. But this year... she hadn't planned on showing up so early. Her divorce from Niklaus was inevitable. Starting now, she needed to gradually distance herself from her old life, which might also give Margaret time to accept reality. After all, she couldn't play this role with Niklaus fo

