The D’Argon estate had never looked more regal. Lanterns floated in mid-air, enchanted to shimmer with silver and gold hues. Moonlight bathed the sprawling courtyard, where a grand stage had been set up, flanked by long banquet tables heavy with food and drink from all over the supernatural world.

Tonight was not just a celebration of Alpha D’Argon’s birthday—it was also the first formal appearance of his son Lucien and Luna Aria as the ruling pair of the Valeblood Pack.

Guests poured in from far and wide—noble wolves from other territories, witches of old bloodlines, a few vampire emissaries for courtesy’s sake, and even curious humans who had no idea...