Freya
Aurora.
Of course the mysterious "Eos" was Aurora Howlthorne. Why was I even surprised?
Selene growled low in my mind, bristling with territorial awareness. My wolf had recognized her scent earlier, had tried to warn me, but I hadn’t connected the dots.
I’d heard whispers that Aurora excelled at extreme sports, but I never realized she was also a professional racer with a devoted following. Looking around at the crowd’s rapt expressions—men and women alike—it was clear she had everyone under her spell.
The dark red racing suit hugged every curve of her tall, athletic frame perfectly. She exuded a wild elegance that demanded attention—graceful yet powerful, sophisticated yet untamed. I couldn’t deny she was breathtaking, even as my chest tightened with something that felt dangerously like inadequacy.
As I adjusted the focus on the binoculars, my gaze accidentally drifted to the VIP stands across the track. My breath caught painfully.
Silvano was there, his powerful frame unmistakable even from this distance.
My mate—my husband—was watching Aurora with such intensity that it made my blood run cold. I’d rarely seen that expression on his face, that complete and utter focus.
Selene whimpered, confused by the mixture of emotions cascading through me. My grip tightened on the binoculars until my knuckles whitened. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢
"The race is starting!" York exclaimed, practically ripping the binoculars from my hands.
I barely noticed, my eyes still fixed on Silvano across the track. As my vision adjusted, I realized he wasn’t alone. Our daughter Isabella was there too, practically vibrating with excitement. Several of Silvano’s closest friends—including Adrian and Levi—were also present, all clearly there to cheer for Aurora.
My family had come to support her. Without me. Without even mentioning it.
The roar of engines filled the air as the race cars shot forward, disappearing around the first curve in seconds. The crowd erupted in screams and cheers around us.
"Freya, look!" York thrust the binoculars back at me moments later. "My idol drives so boldly yet so skillfully! She’s beyond amazing! You have to see this!"
I took them mechanically, finding Aurora’s car again just in time to witness her execute a hair-raising overtaking maneuver at a dangerous curve. It was reckless, brilliant, and perfectly timed.
Gasps rippled through the crowd. Even I, with zero interest in motorsports, could appreciate the stunning display of skill and courage.
I stood frozen, suddenly understanding why everyone—including my mate—was so captivated by her. She wasn’t just beautiful and intelligent. She was fearless. Extraordinary.
Looking back toward the VIP stands, I caught Silvano’s normally stoic expression transformed by unmistakable admiration. Even little Isabella and usually reserved Levi had jumped to their feet in excitement.


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