Chapter 187

Freya "My bad." I stepped back from the collision, my automatic apology falling from my lips. When I looked up, my entire body froze as I recognized who stood before me. Harry. One of Silvano's closest confidants. Silvano, Harry, Adrian, Levi and the others had grown up together as future leaders of their respective packs. Their bond was unbreakable – forged through childhood adventures, teenage challenges, and now adult responsibilities in maintaining the delicate balance of power between their territories. Yet in all these years – Silvano had systematically excluded me from his circle of friends. I had never been permitted entry into that sacred space. They had never been more than distant acquaintances to me – not even worthy of a respectful nod when our paths crossed. But Aurora... she had been different. Silvano had proudly introduced her to Harry and the others almost immediately. When Aurora celebrated her birthday, Silvano had Harry and the others help arrange the celebration.