Crowned by Fate by Author T.S Novel

Six Months later In less than sex seventy two hours , the Alpha King election would officially liegin The morning sun filtered thringh my office window ( reviewed our final preparations . Terrything's packed and ready , Ryder annonced , entering with a stack of documents .

The flight confirmed ht on the Our most striking ch I glanced up , taking in the changes six months had wi cm taller , his theolders broeder , let the me in his eyes - the carefire spark had dimmed , replaced by a watchfull awareness that spoke of lessons framed timugh I Thank you , Ryder , " Lreplied , accepting the papers . " Did you pack the extra wolf shane bullets Lydia prepared ? " He nodded . " Hidden in the diplomatic pouches , as instructed .

Though I still think we should we brought Marcus instead of Lydia . His rombar solle arvuld- Weve been over this ," I internated gently . " Marcus needs to stay behind to protect everyone in the pack . Besides , every election has had Alphan who see poisoned or assassinated bydia will definitely be able to help us Ryder's saw tightened , but he didn't argue further . Since Nadia's death , bed channeled his grief into rigorous training , becoming one of our most formida warriors .

Sametimes I missed his wavy laughter , the guitar that used to be his constant companion now gathering dust in his quarter . " Besides , " Ladded , softening my tone , Marras and Venus need to oversee the pack while we're gone . And they A ghost of his old smile flashed across his face . Adrian promised them quite a celebration when we return .

" wedding to They deserve it , " Fagreed , thinking of how the one - armed financial administrator and blind security chief Bad found love amid our pack of outcasts . The relationship had blossomed quietly , a tender counterpoint to the grief and vengeance that had consumed us after Nadia's death . The soft knock at my door announced Adrian's arrival . Since that incident , the tenderness in Adrian's face had gradually been replaced by severity .

The council meetings about to start , " he said . " Tinal briefing before leave Adrian moved to the head of the table , his presence immediately commanding attention . Tomorrow morning , we depart for Silvercrest Mountain , " he began , naming the neutral territory where the Alpha King election would take place . " Skye , Lydia , Ryder and I will represent Onisborn He turned to Venus and Marcus . " While were gone , you two will oversee pack operations .

I've prepared detailed protocols for every foreseeable A slight smile softened his serious expression . " And when we return victorious , we'll finally celebrate your union properly . " Venus fare brightened . " Just bring back that crown , Alpha , That's all the wedding gift we need . " Adrian nodded , then continued with the briefing The Western Coalition - right packs that had suffered under Kane's shadow - had pledged their support to Adrians candidacy .

Their territories weren largest or wealthiest , but their united voice carried weight in an election system that had traditionally favored easter packs . " Every year during the election , there are Alphas who get assassinated , some even die during the competition , Garrett explained to the group . " I compiled information on all the most dangerous and competitive opponents " Carrett slid the folder across the table .

Two names stand particular - Alpha Leon from Frostshading Park and Alpha Maxwell , Adrian's uncle from Stormhoul . " My heart stuttered at the mention of Leon name . Though Adrian had kept in informed of his campaign activities , the thought of potentially faring m foenie mate at the election still unsettled me As the meeting concluded , each council member approached Adrian with personal words of encouragement .

Their faith in him was absolute - in six months , not a single pack member had questioned his decision to ran for Alpha King , even knowing the risks and sacrifices it entailed 1/3 Chapter 96 I spent the remainder of the day finalizing tangements , enining vowry detall was perfect for our departure , they had ting de h trông locked my office and stepped into the coil desert night . Instead of heading honte , my feet carried frequent visits over the past muntha .

Nadia grave stood at the crater , moonlight illuminating the simple stone marker . I kielt Inside it , brushing way need that had acromicated as la " We're leaving tomorrow , " I told her , as if the could beat me . For the Alpha King election . I wish you could be there . You'd know exactly what approach ," I paused , swallowing past the bump in my throat .

I'm trying my best to lie the Beta henendi , pist läe you added , Wat is harder than I fough The sound of approaching footsteps made me glance up . Adrian stood at the edge of the cleaning , his tall figure silhanted Moonlight silvered his dark hair , lending him an etheneblly quality . " I didn't mean to interrupt , " he said quietly , moving to stand beside me . her . " You're not interrupting . " I assured him , rising to my feet .

" I was just talking to h His eyes held understanding as they moved to Nadia's gravestone . " November 6th would have been her twenty - fourth birthday , " he said softh I blinked in surprise . " Next week ? But we'll be at Silvercrest Mountain for the election them . " Yes " Adrian knelt , placing a small blue flower on the grave - Nadia's favorite , though she would never have admitted to much a feminine preference is why I promised her id bring back the Alpha King's crown as a gift .

" Time shipped away as we rem as we remained by the g grave , sharing memories of Nadia . The moon had climbed high in the sky when I finally checked my watch . " It's getting late , " I said reluctantly . " We should get some rest . Early flight tomorrow . Adrian nodded . " I walk you home . " We moved through the sleeping compound in comfortable silence , our footsteps in perfect synchronization .

The past six months working closely together had created an effortless rhythm between us , a wordless understanding that sometimes made me wonder if this was what pack members felt with their mates Such thoughts were dangerous , I reminded myself . Since Nadia's death , I'd been carefull to maintain professional distance from Adrian , refusing to dishonar her memory by pursuing the feelings Id unce allowed myself to indelge .

She had loved him silently for years - who was I to claim what she had sacrificed for ? When we trached my null apartment on the eastern edge of the compound , I turned to Adriance stopped me liefore I could react , his hand caught mine , gently but firmly pulling me toward him . P him goodnight , already reaching for my door . Then his lips were on mine - warm , insistent , tasting of desert sage and something uniquely Adrian .

The kies caught me completely off guard , sending electric shocks through my system that paralyzed every rational thought . No , I can ta voice inside me protested . But in that moment , with Adrian arms encircling me and his heartbeat thundering against mipe , these questions wered to belong to another world 2/3