Chapter 16 No Other Choice

• Morgan and Samantha's wedding was finally set, and the entire pack bustled with anticipation. Servants walked across the corridors carrying trays laden with flowers, linens, and ceremonial items. The scent of fresh wildflowers and herbs filled the air, mingling with the faint, musky tang of pine from the surrounding woods. Banners and lights were being strung around the grounds, and the halls were alive with laughter and chatter as everyone hurried to perfect every detail for the Alpha's wedding tomorrow. Yet, amidst the busy preparations, Morgan was alone in his chamber, a weight pressing heavily on his chest.
• He sat by the window, his gaze fixed on the horizon as if hoping to see the return of a familiar figure. It had been a month since Lilian vanished from his life, but every moment felt like yesterday. Her absence left a hollow ache in his heart, one that gnawed at him, keeping him awake at night and distracted by day. No matter how hard he tried, her memory lingered like a ghost, her cries echoing faintly in his ears, her touch still a whisper against his skin. Memories of her kept lingering in his mind, and then there was—regret. If he could only turn back times.
• Amidst his deep contemplation, Samantha entered the room, her expression cold and her gaze hard as she observed him. She was dressed in an elegant style, her posture confident and proud, but her lips were set in a thin line, as though her patience had worn out.