Chapter 10. Moonlight’s Kiss

Thoren POV

“You’re beautiful, Dora…” I murmured, pressing a soft kiss to my mate’s cheek as we settled into bed. The day had been long, grueling even, and all I wanted was to sink into her warmth, to feel the comfort of her body against mine. We were undressed entirely, skin to skin, relishing the simplicity and intimacy of having one another. Theodora wasn’t just my mate; she was my anchor, my confidante, the one constant in the chaos that often surrounded me.

We had met when we were much younger. I was already the beta of Mooncrest, the weight of responsibility heavy on my shoulders. At the same time, Theodora, from a wealthy yet humble family, had chosen a path far removed from privilege. She had trained as a chef, dedicating herself to serving the pack’s needs. That simple choice had drawn me to her; in a world filled with pretense, she was genuine. She was down-to-earth