Aurora's POV
The sun was setting over the Nightshade Pack territory, casting a warm golden glow across the landscape. I sat on the porch of my new home, a cozy cabin on the outskirts of the pack lands, sipping a cup of tea and watching the day fade into twilight. A gentle breeze rustled through the trees, carrying the scent of pine and wildflowers.
For the first time in what felt like forever, I genuinely smiled. The past few weeks had been a whirlwind of new experiences and emotions. Joining the Nightshade Pack, getting to know Ethan and the others, and starting a new job in the pack's administration office felt like a fresh start, a chance to rebuild my life away from the pain and betrayal of my past.
I'd almost forgotten about Mason, about the mate bond that still lingered between us
