Silvermoon Pack Territory
Kade stared at the letter on his desk, reading it for the third time. The words hadn't changed, but he kept hoping they would.
Alpha Kade Thornridge,
This letter serves as formal notification that Aria Blackwood has requested sanctuary with Nightshade Pack. After evaluation, her request has been granted. In three days' time, she will undergo the ceremony to officially sever ties with Silvermoon and join our pack.
As a courtesy between Alphas, I am informing you of this decision. She came to us of her own free will and has expressed no desire to return to Silvermoon territory.
Respectfully, Alpha Dante Nightshade
Kade's hands clenched around the paper, crumpling the edges. Three weeks. Aria had been gone for three weeks, and he'd convinced himself she would c
