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    Days passed, and life returned to normal for most people-but not for Kane Thorne.


    He seemed like a shadow of his former self, themanding aura that once surrounded him now diminished. Over the past few days, he hadn''t been feeling well. Something strange was happening inside him, and he knew it was tied to his wolf.


    His wolf was growing weaker, its strength fading little by little. Wounds that used to heal in hours now took days, and the pain lingered far longer than it should. Each time Kane tried reaching out to his wolf, there was only one answer-one demand.


    His mate.


    But Kane couldn''t give him that. He had let Selene go, choosing to give her the freedom to live a life unburdened by him. She deserved happiness, a life without fear or regret. He had made that choice for her, even if it left a void inside him.


    At least his children, Luna and Leo, were thriving. They often visited their mother in the Iron Crown Pack, sometimes staying with her for a few days. Their bond with Selene was strong, and Kane didn''t interfere. In fact, their time with her gave him some relief, as it made parenting easier while he dealt


    with his own struggles.


    But his worries didn''t stop there. Kane''s mother, Diana, was growing sicker with each passing day. Despite Nathan''s best efforts, her condition continued to


    worsen.


    Grayson had visited Kane once to discuss Vera, his mate and a member of the Nightfall Pack. Kane had given his blessing for Grayson to take Vera back to his own pack. During that visit, Grayson had also offered a remedy for Diana''s illness. It worked initially, but her body soon rejected it, and the side effects only made her condition more fragile.


    Now, as the sun shone brightly and warm winds swept through thend, a ck car crossed the border of the Nightfall Pack. The car was heading toward the Iron Crown Pack, its destination clear.


    Kane sat in the backseat, his gaze fixed on the shiftingndscape outside the window. He had been thinking about this trip for days, debating whether to take it. Last night, he finally made up his mind to


    1. go.


    It waste when the car pulled up in front of an old house, its weathered exterior standing quietly in the moonlight.


    Kane stepped out of the car, Beta Finn following close behind. Without hesitation, Kane walked up to


    the door.


    "I stopped keeping tabs on him after you gave up this pack," Finn said, ncing at the house.


    Kane pressed the doorbell and waited. Momentster, the door creaked open, revealing an old man. His eyes lit up with recognition as he saw who was standing before him.


    "Alpha Kane?"


    Kane nodded at him. Though time had passed, the man hadn''t changed much. He still looked strong despite his years.


    "Raven."


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    The old man stepped aside, allowing Kane and Finn to enter. Kane moved to sit on a worn couch, Finn settling beside him. Raven disappeared into the kitchen to prepare coffee for his guests.


    Though the man lived alone, he seemed ustomed to this lifestyle. Momentster, he returned with two cups of coffee. Finn took a sip, but Kane merely stared at his cup, untouched.


    "I came to talk to you," Kane finally said, his voice low.


    Raven sat across from him, a knowing smile on his lips. "I told you thest time we met that you''d


    have toe back to me."


    Kane''s mind drifted to that day. He was arrogant then, full of disbelief and pride. He hadn''t taken Raven''s words seriously. But now, here he was, humbled and desperate.


    Lowering his head, Kane muttered, "It''s getting harder to stay alive like this. How much longer can I survive under this punishment?"


    Finn swallowed hard, ufortable seeing his Alpha like this. He averted his gaze, unsure of what to


    say.


    Raven let out a low chuckle. "You waited too long. If a bird escapes from its cage, do you think it will ever willingly return?"


    Kane''s head shot up, his gaze piercing.


    "I''ve tried to stay away from her," Kane said softly, his voice breaking. "I''ll keep


    trying until myst breath. All I want is for her to be happy."


    "I know," Raven replied, his tone calm and unwavering.


    Finn cleared his throat, breaking the heavy silence. "Kane''s health is deteriorating. Do you have any


    solutions for him?"


    Raven tilted his head, considering the question. After a moment, he simply said, "I''m not a doctor."


    Kane raised a hand, signaling Finn to stop. He looked back at Raven and asked, "Is there any way to change my fate?"


    Raven''s expression didn''t waver. "No."


    Kane nodded, epting the answer without protest. He stood from the couch, his posture rigid. "That''s all I needed to know. I''ll be leaving now.",


    Finn stood as well, ready to follow. But before they could leave, Raven rose to his feet and spoke again, his voice stopping Kane in his tracks.


    "Danger is rushing toward you," Raven said cryptically. "It will be the most difficult moment of your life. It will determine whether you die-or if fate will grant you a second chance."


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