At a secluded clearing near the Southwest borders of the Realm of the Moon, the vast continent ruled by werewolves, Cain, with his son Rett, had arranged a secret meeting with Ruel, Alpha of the Bloodmoon Pack.

It was a dangerous move, but Cain was willing to take the risk if it meant securing Ruel’s loyalty.

“Do you still want to support Gavriel after he killed your most beloved daughter, Cara?” Cain’s voice was low, coaxing, his words sharpened to pierce the wound still raw in ...