The sun rose high over the Shadow Heart pack, casting a warm glow on the bustling activity below. The pack was in the midst of their daily routines, each member contributing to the community in their own way. Yet, amid the harmony, there was a simmering tension between Lily and Asher that had not gone unnoticed.

It had been a week since the incident where Asher, in a drunken stupor, had confessed his confusing feelings for Orion. Since then, Lily had been keeping her distance, avoiding direct ...