Chapter Eighteen:

Lucy woke up feeling content, her body warm and snuggled against Marcus. They had spent the night wrapped up in each other's arms, lost in the depths of their love.

As she looked towards Marcus, she felt a sense of wonder and awe. He was her alpha, her mate, and the only person who truly understood her. With him by her side, she knew that the world was hers for the taking.

But as she got out of bed, her mind turned towards the challenges they still faced. Ethan was out there somewhere, still a threat to their pack and their love. And to make matters worse, Caleb's...