RYAN

“The Council… will accept the covenant,” Thorne ground out, the words tasting like ash. “Alpha Ryan will retain his status. The threat of exile against the Four Cursed Alphas is withdrawn.”

Julian closed his eyes, a shudder running through him. Relief was a dizzying, head-spinning sensation. They were safe. Casperall had saved them. The curse, their shared burden, had just become a tether to his former love. He opened his eyes, ready to speak, but she was already turning away ...