Chapter 16 After leaving his blood stained workshop , Thorne raced through the moonlit forest toward the SilverFang territory . Finally , he understood his mistakes . Surely he could reclaim his Luna . But Rayne wasnt at the SilverFang den . He caught her scent at the pack healers sanctuary . There she stood , Soren carefully supporting her as they emerged , her hand resting protectively over her belly , face glowing with joy . Thornes world shattered . Impossible . He burst forward , wild eyed . Rayne , youre … carrying a pup ? Yes , she smiled , genuine happiness radiating from her . Im finally having my own pup . How dare you carry another wolfs pup ? Is it Sorens ?! Thornes wolf form rippled beneath his skin , barely contained . Why shouldnt I ? We completed our mate bond ceremony moons ago . Thorne went eerily still . Mate bond … youre bonded to him … Youre mine ! You cant bond with another ! His control snapped , his wolf partially emerging . When I ignored him , he turned on Soren with a snarl . I knew every mark on her skin for years . Her first pup was mine . Youll never match our bond ! Soren silenced him with a swift , brutal display of Alpha dominance . She chose poorly once . Now she has a true mate . Youre nothing but a dark memory in her past . Our pack vehicle pulled away , leaving Thorne behind . Through the rear window , I watched him chase us , his limping form desperate and broken . He stumbled , crashing to the ground , still reaching . toward us with trembling claws . Theyre both unstable , Storm muttered , her eyes dark with worry . A rejected mate and a disgraced wolf … what if their madness drives them to harm Rayne and the pup ? Soren pulled me closer , one hand protectively covering mine where it rested over our growing pup . His Alpha presence wrapped around us like a shield , his scent mixing with mine in that perfect way it had since wed completed our mate bond . Never , he growled , voice deep with both power and Tenderness . No force in any territory could keep me from protecting whats mi leaned into his embrace , feeling our pack bond pulse with shared strength . This was what a true male bond felt like not the desperate possession Thorne had shown , but this unwavering trust , this one deep certainty . Soren had waited patiently through the years , protecting me even when I belonged to another , never demanding , only offering his quiet support until I was ready to see what had always been there . My mate , he murmured against my hair , his wolfs contentment rumbling through his chest . Our pup will know only safety and love . Storm watched us with knowing eyes , her earlier concern melting into a satisfied smile . Shed seen this coming long before either of us had admitted it her brothers heart had chosen its mate years ago , waiting only for the Moon Goddess to bring us together at the right time . dawn , the border sentries burst through the mist , their fur still bristling as they brought word of the nights bloodshed . Silvana met her end at the claws of the vengeful pack , her final breaths echoing through the moonlit valley where wolves had made their dens since the first moon rose . Her blood stained the silver blessed stones of the ancient pack grounds , a warning to all who would break pack law . Thorne survived their attack , but lost an ear and a leg . The proud Alpha couldnt bear the shame of being marked , couldnt face the whispers and stares of his former pack . That night , he consumed deadly wolfsbane . When they found him , his wolf had already joined the Moon Goddess . In the ongoing romance novel "CEO's Twins Want Mommy Back" by CrushReel, Cassandra finds herself in a seemingly perfect marriage with a loving husband and adorable stepchildren. However, her troubled past looms large, raising questions about the true stability of her newfound family. As she navigates the complexities of blending her past and present, Cassandra must confront the shadows that threaten to disrupt her blissful facade. What secrets lie beneath the surface, and how will she protect her newfound happiness from the ghosts of her past? This modern tale delves into themes of redemption, family dynamics, and the intricate balance between love and secrets. The unique blend of billionaire romance and office drama adds layers of intrigue to Cassandra's journey as she strives to keep her personal life from unraveling. With a compelling narrative that intertwines sweet romance with contemporary challenges, "CEO's Twins Want Mommy Back" stands out as a must-read for fans of heartfelt stories set against the backdrop of corporate intrigue. Experience the emotional rollercoaster of Cassandra's quest for love and acceptance in this captivating novel. Available to read online at CrushReel, immerse yourself in a world where past mistakes collide with present desires, promising a gripping narrative that will leave readers yearning for more.