As the howls echoed through the night, Fern’s instincts kicked in. She didn’t hesitate. Without a word, she turned and bolted from the center of the room, her eyes scanning the crowd for Kane. Her mind raced with excitement. This was the moment she’d been planning for—the moment when everything would finally fall into place.
She quickly made her way through the guests, searching the edge of the hall where she knew he would be. And there he was. Kane, the Beta of the Bloodfang pack, stands tall and proud near the shadows. When their eyes met, he smiled, his dark eyes full of knowing.
Fern didn’t waste any time. She moved toward him quickly, giggling like a schoolgirl as she approached.
Without warning, she kissed him fiercely, a kiss full of heat and purpose. Kane kissed her back, his hands gripping her waist as he pulled her closer.
When they finally pulled apart, Kane grinned. "The Shadowfelt pack won’t stand a chance. You’re sure about this?”
Fern smiled back, her heart filled with satisfaction. “We’re going to destroy them. After tonight, you’ll be the Alpha, and I’ll be your Luna. Shadowfelt will be ours.”
Kane’s grin grew wider. “And what do I have to pay for all of this?”