Chapter 10

Scowling,Kyle transferred the money.

"Money.That's all you care about anymore."

He scoffed,turning to pull a teary-eyed Elara close.

I pocketed the crystal and walked out of the boutique—never once looking back.

The winter sun held no warmth.

I took a cab to the Territory Trading Center.

Mr.Gray,the broker,was already waiting.

"Miss Selene,I've secured the buyer.The Solar Pack.

They're paying in full,but the offer is way below market.

Are you sure about this?That Moon Spring is everything to the pups of Blackwood Pack..."

"Sell it."

I pressed my mark into the contract.

This land had been saved with everything my mother left me—and his collateral—after his failed expansion.Both our names were on the deed.

Now,I was selling my half for pennies to the rival Solar Pack.

Paperwork finished,Mr.Gray looked at me,hesitating.

"Miss Selene,does your Alpha know about this?Because once he finds out—"

"Soon enough,"I said,with just the ghost of a smile.