Chapter 1

On my wedding anniversary, my husband Karen told me he had to wine and dine clients all night and couldn't come home.

My daughter Clara insisted on surprising Daddy.

I pulled some strings to get VIP access and quietly brought her to Black Pack's exclusive banquet.

In the private booth, Clara asked me in her sweet little voice:

"Mommy, can I go find Daddy?"

Before I could answer, an Omega sitting nearby leaned over with a smile.

"What an adorable child. My Alpha always says when our baby is born, they should be this well-behaved too."

As she handed Clara a macaron, the wolf-head brooch on her collar gleamed blindingly under the crystal chandelier.

I asked with a trembling voice, "That's a really unique brooch. Where did you get it custom made?"

Pride radiated from her eyes:

"My Alpha gave it to me as a gift."

"He said this is an exclusive token for top-tier Alphas. It's one of a kind in the entire world."

I stared hard at that brooch—it was the token my father had personally given Karen when he assumed leadership of Black Pack.

My blood ran cold instantly.

I looked up at her, my voice shaking so badly I could barely speak:

"Your Alpha... it's not Karen from Black Pack, is it?"

She raised her eyebrows in surprise, her smile growing more smug: "Oh, you actually know him?"