Bruce's POV

I watched Seraphina work with Beverly over the next few days and saw my mate's confidence crumble piece by piece. It killed me.

Seraphina was not cruel. She never raised her voice or said anything overtly harsh. But her very existence highlighted everything Beverly thought she lacked.

Formal training, decades of experience, and effortless authority.

Beverly started second-guessing everything. Her Luna Council approach, her parenting choices, and even her relationship with ...