Chapter 84

He was almost at the door when she called his name. “Cole.”

He turned immediately. She glanced around, as if making sure no guards were too close to hear her, then she looked back at him, hesitating just enough to make him curious.

“If you finish early…” She began. His eyes sharpened as she spoke. She lowered her voice slightly. “We can celebrate properly. As Alpha and Luna.”

The meaning translated in his head instantly. His expression changed and he smiled like a seventeen-year-old boy being told he’d be allowed to drink in a few hours after he turned eighteen.

He nodded once. “I will finish early.”

“Okay.” She laughed as he turned and walked off with renewed purpose.

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When he returned to the Lycan’s court annex, he moved faster than usual. Aren noticed immediately.

“You look motivated.”

“I am,” Cole answered shortly.

They went through the formal sealing process regarding Erv’s violations, witnesses signed, statements r