“I’m ready,” Lucien confirms, his hand on my leg squeezing. “I know how it feels to lose so much, but like Dušan helped me get back on my feet, we will be here for you. First, let’s kick some ass.”

Bardhyl is on my other side. “I knew there was a reason I fell for you so fast. You’re a survivor. We all are, and that makes us the most dangerous wolves out there.” He steals a kiss, and I soften against him. “I’m ready to start ripping out spines.”

During moments where so much goes to shit, having my three wolves by my side makes all the difference in the world.

Dušan sits back, smiling at me.

“What are you thinking about?” I ask.

“I’m ready to save my pack and finally give you the home where you’ll always be loved and protected.”

I want to cry all over again at all of their heartfelt words, but the time to shed tears is over.

Mad wants to fight. So I’ll bring him a war.