With the protection of my father and brothers , and the rich primal power of RoguePack flowing through me , the Alpha strength I had suppressed for three years awoke like a roaring volcano . It surged back to life , stronger than ever , pushing me past my former peak . Asphodel had grown stronger too - sharper , more attuned to me than ever . Our soul bond had become inseparable . Tonight's " Glory Alliance " gathering was a carefully orchestrated first step by Father and my eldest brother - a formal return to the center of werewolf power . No more disguises . No more hiding . I wore a gown woven by our Pack's most skilled hands , crafted from moonlight thread and shadow feathers , the hem adorned with shards of crystal that sparkled like stars . With my arm hooked through Thorbane's , I held my head high and stepped into Glory Hall - the very heart of werewolf power . My Alpha aura flowed freely now . I no longer held it back . Calm , confident , yet commanding beyond question . Asphodel strode tall within me , basking in the wary and curious stares of those around us . The hall was thick with both familiar and unfamiliar scents . I could easily tell who was ally , who was foe , and who ... belonged to Crimson Moon Pack - that foul stench I could never forget . My gaze swept across the room , steady and unhurried - until it landed and held . Kirby . He stood there , posture still upright , his handsome face shadowed by a trace of gloom . Liana clung to him like a vine , her expression carefully crafted to appear delicate and demure , with a faint trace of smugness . Looking at them , my heart remained perfectly still . No anger . No sadness . Not even much disgust anymore . Asphodel didn't even bother to lift an eyelid . Pathetic clowns , it scoffed inside me with disdain . I saw the shock in Kirby's face when his eyes found mine . His pale blue gaze contracted sharply , and even his Alpha aura flickered with instability . Liana noticed me too - her expression turned instantly sour . Good . I turned away , lips curved in a polite smile , and walked forward beside Thorbane , step by step into the very center of power . Tonight , I was no longer the discarded " Crimson Moon wife . " I 1/3 13:05 Mon , Sep 15 Thorbane and I moved through the crowd with grace . The eyes around us held all kinds of emotions - shock , curiosity , speculation , and veiled hostility . I sensed every ripple , but didn't care . Asphodel stood tall inside me , soaking in the attention like sunlight . " Lord Rogue . Lord Thorbane . " A few familiar Pack leaders and allied representatives stepped forward to greet us , more respectfully than ever before . RoguePack had always been powerful , but now - with a new , pure - blooded Alpha heir - their deference was expected . Thorbane fielded most of the socializing , his Alpha presence strong enough to keep trouble at bay . We had a clear goal - to reach the center of the hall and greet the heads of the top Packs , formally announcing my return . But standing in our path , predictably , was one man - Kirby . It was clear he'd been waiting there . His ice - blue eyes locked onto me , churning with emotions -shock , rage , confusion , and something else ... something I couldn't quite name. Beside him , Liana clung tightly to his arm , her stare dripping with jealousy and challenge . Thorbane stopped . His Alpha aura met Kirby's in a silent clash , a tension that crackled through the air . " Lord Crimson Moon , " Thorbane said calmly , though a faint chill laced his tone . " Lord Thorbane ," Kirby replied , his voice just as cold . His eyes never left mine . " And this is ... ? " he asked , pretending not to know . " My sister . Leslie ," Thorbane said coolly , drawing me half a step forward . That's when Liana stepped up , her face plastered with a fake , sugary smile . Her voice dripped with syrupy malice . " Leslie , long time no see . I didn't expect you to find a new Alpha so quickly ... Sister ? Is that the little game you two like to play ? " Her words sounded casual , but were heavy with insinuation and scorn - implying my status was low , that I didn't belong here , that I was nothing but a castoff clinging to a new man . Asphodel growled , low and full of disgust . Before I could speak , Thorbane's icy stare snapped to Liana . His voice was laced with undisguised contempt . " Who gave you the right to speak here ? An Omega would do well to remember her place in front of Alphas ." Liana's face went ghostly pale . Her body trembled . She looked to Kirby for help . Kirby's expression soured . He looked like he wanted to say something , but I didn't give him the chance . 2/3 13:05 Mon , Sep 15 I finally lifted my eyes to meet Liana's . My smile was faint , but laced with endless scorn . " Miss Liana , instead of worrying about whether I belong here , perhaps you should worry about yourself . After all , not everyone can live off someone else's ' guilt ' forever ." My voice wasn't loud , but the surrounding werewolves - already listening in - heard every word . Liana's face drained of all color . I looked away . Not at her . Not at Kirby . As if they were nothing but stones by the roadside . I gently linked arms with my brother and said , with a light tone , " Thorbane , we should go greet the elders now . " " Mm . " Thorbane's eyes flickered with approval . We walked past Kirby and Liana without another glance , stepping into the center of the hall and leaving them behind - completely . And in that moment , I felt light , clear , and free . The past ... was truly over . Send Gifts Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!