VERA’S POV

I was sitting beside Ryker in the throne room, where we had decorated for the pack party. I was sitting on the throne now as Luna. In a few weeks, the mating ceremony would seal our bond. But I wasn’t happy.

The contract Lief had handed over to me still gnawed at the back of my mind. I had been forced to sign it as I didn’t have any choice. It was better to give Ryker what he wanted while I made plans behind the scenes.

All I hoped was for Lyra to never wake up from her ...