CASSIUS POV

The bonding ceremony put me in a light spirit as I watched Rayna shine among the rest of the pack. Her confidence glittered from within. It was a proud moment for me as she now believed she was more.

This night was definitely going to change our lives for the better. I nodded as I sipped my drink slowly.

“You look like you have won a lottery”. Claudius remarked mockingly from behind me. “Of course I won but not a lottery”, I retorted, raising my eyebrows mockingly as well.

“I have won the battle against those who fought against us”, I continued, with a proud glint in my...