Chapter 61: The Pack Link (Part 1)
The morning sunlight slipped through the heavy velvet drapes of our master suite. I lay perfectly still on my back, listening to the soft, rhythmic breathing of the two women resting against me.
Nyssa was curled into my right side, her hair spread like a wild fire across my chest. On my left, Kaelith had one smooth leg draped over my mechanical Vanguard Arm, sleeping with the quiet grace of a she-wolf.
It was a rare moment of absolute, undisturbed peace. We had claimed our territory, secured a fortune, and finally surrendered to the bond we forged in blood and mud.
My mind drifted to the incredible events of the previous night. I felt a deep, primal satisfaction settling into my bones.
Suddenly, my vision exploded in a brilliant, blinding gold.
It was not the usual aggressive red warning or the cold blue glow of a standard System interface. This light felt warm, triumphant, and deeply resonant.
