Still Mercedes' POV

Blinking my eyes, I wake up in my room in Shadow Moon's packhouse.

Today is my birthday. Finally!

Contrary to what I planned and could have ever suspected, I am stepping into adulthood in Shadow Moon instead of my mate's pack. The past few days have been hectic. The tension between the three packs fighting for my hand was enormous, the Council of the Werewolves even had to intervene.

Who would have thought that not one but the three largest werewolf packs threatened to go to war over a humble Beta daughter like me?! This is the most insane thing I've ever heard.

Kenry leads a group...