Ethan's heart was pounding as he stood in the Moonlit Meadow, where the silver light of the full moon cast an eerie glow over the area. He had been waiting here for what seemed like forever, because Gabriel had agreed to meet him tonight.When Ethan's wolf senses picked up on the coming of his fated mate, the air was full of anxiety. He could hear the faint rustling of leaves and feel the steady thud of footsteps. He could also smell Gabriel's cologne, which he knew well. "Gabriel," Ethan said, his voice calm even though he was feeling a storm of emotions.Gabriel walked into the clearing and looked straight at Ethan. The look in his eyes was a mix of sorrow and resolution. "Ethan," he said in a low voice filled with regret. "I'm here to set things straight."Ethan clenched his hands, and his wolf side wanted to turn away from Gabriel for good. But he couldn't deny the pull, the link between them that was still there. "Gabriel, it's too late. You hurt me in so many ways that I don't

As Ethan stood in front of Gabriel under a bright full moon, his heart beat like a drum in his chest. The pack got together for the Moon Ceremony, which happened once a year and was a time to be together and think. It was a great place to say what had to be said.Gabriel cleared his throat, never taking his eyes off Ethan. "Pack, I need to tell you something important that I should have told you a long time ago." His voice shook because he was both sorry and determined.Ethan didn't move, and his hands were clenched at his sides. He had gone over his answer in his head a hundred times, but now that everyone was looking at him, he couldn't find the words."I turned down my fated mate," Gabriel said next, looking away for a moment. "I said no to Ethan because I didn't think he was good enough for me. I was wrong, though. I didn't see what was important."The crowd let out gasps and murmured. It was a shocking thing for their boss to say.Even though Ethan's throat hurt, he forced himsel

As Ethan and Amelia stood under the silver-colored canopy of the Moonlit Meadow, it seemed to glow with a light from another world. The air smelled like daisies, which was a nice contrast to the anxiety that was building between them.Amelia's eyes, which were generally guarded, now held the weight of secrets she hadn't told anyone. "Ethan, there's something you need to know," she said, her voice shaking like leaves in the wind.Ethan's heart beat quickly. "Amelia, what is it? You haven't been telling me everything."She took a deep breath and didn't take her eyes off of him. "I am not who you think I am. Amelia Rivers is my real name."Ethan's eyes got bigger in shock. Rivers—the same last name as Gabriel, the man he was meant to marry. "What? "How can that be?"Amelia, no, Amelia Rivers, turned away and slumped her shoulders. "Gabriel is my older brother."Ethan's mind was spinning. "Is that your brother?" But he turned me down, and here you are?"Amelia nodded, and her eyes, which

Ethan's heart was beating fast as he stood at the edge of the Moonlit Meadow. This was the place where he had gone to find peace when things were the worst. The full moon cast a golden light over the field, and he could feel its energy giving him strength.Amelia stood next to him, her eyes shining like the moon. Her presence helped heal his broken heart and showed him that there was happiness beyond the pain of being turned down. But he had a nagging question that he had to deal with before he could really move forward."Amelia," he said in a calm, unsure voice, "there's something I need to know."She looked at him with a steady gaze. "Ask me anything, Ethan."He took a deep breath and got up his nerve. "Tell me about your past, who you really are."Amelia's look changed, and her face showed a range of feelings. "It's hard to explain, Ethan. "My story isn't a simple one.""I can handle complicated," he said, his eyes full of resolution.Amelia opened her mouth with a sigh and told Et

As Ethan stood at the edge of the Moonlit Meadow, his heart was racing and the air was full of anxiety. The full moon hung low in the night sky, giving the holy ground a light that seemed to come from another world. Gabriel Rivers, the alpha who had once turned him down, stood a few steps away, his face set with purpose."Ethan," Gabriel's voice shook, showing how weak he was. "I need to talk to you one-on-one."Ethan looked at Amelia, his heart pulled between the past and the present. She looked into his eyes, which were full of understanding, and nodded, giving him the go-ahead to face his past."Alright, Gabriel," said Ethan in a steady voice. "Let's have a talk."As they walked deeper into the Moonlit Meadow, the long grass rustled under their feet. The energy of the moon seemed to wrap around them and make their feelings stronger. When they finally stopped, you could feel how tense the air was.Gabriel took a deep breath and didn't take his eyes off Ethan. "I made a mistake, Etha