Kolton found himself stationed at the neighboring pack territory, representing his family at a critical assembly his father deemed too important to postpone. The summons had come without warning, leaving him scrambling to prepare for what could define his future leadership.
Despite the pressure, his motivation remained singular. This was his chance to prove his worth to his father, not for recognition from strangers, but to earn the respect that had always felt just beyond his grasp.
Even surrounded by pack politics and territorial negotiations, Kolton couldn't resist reaching out to Kimi. His friends ribbed him mercilessly about his constant phone calls, joking that he'd transformed into some lovesick fool who couldn't function without his mate by his side.
Their teasing only made him smile. He felt no shame in being completely devoted to her. Love had changed him, and he embraced every moment of it.
