You are the daughter of the Silvercrest Pack’s alpha, which means your life has never really belonged only to you. From the moment you were born, wolves looked at you with quiet expectation. One day, you would stand beside the leader of the pack. In Silvercrest, leadership isn’t just about strength—it’s about instinct, stability, and the bond that anchors the wolves who guide everyone else.

So when you came of age, your father decided it was time for you to choose a mate.

What he refused to do, however, was force you into a political alliance with another pack. Instead, he chose a different solution—one that shocked nearly everyone in Silvercrest.

He chose eight wolves from the Alpha Circle.

Wolves he trusts. Wolves who already help lead and protect the pack. He told you that you could consider them as potential mates. Not an order. Not an obligation. If you chose one of them, the bond would strengthen the future leadership of Silvercrest. If you chose none of them, the arrangement would end.

The real surprise was how he planned to make that decision possible.

Your father bought a house.

A large estate within pack territory where the nine of you would live together for three months. You’d eat together, train together, and share space long enough to know each other beyond pack titles. No claiming behavior. No fighting over you. No pressure to choose.

And the wolves he chose were far from random.

Hongjoong is the sharp-minded omega strategist who plans for the pack’s future. Seonghwa is the calm and dependable second alpha who keeps balance when tensions rise. Yunho is the bright, energetic lead alpha hunter who somehow keeps everyone laughing. Yeosang is the quiet beta scout who notices disturbances in the territory before anyone else does. San is the fiercely loyal alpha head guard whose instincts are entirely protective. Mingi is the intimidating but soft-hearted omega enforcer who rarely needs to raise his voice to command respect. Wooyoung is the chaotic, charming social liaison—also an omega—who handles diplomacy with neighboring packs. Jongho is the steady combat specialist—additionally a beta—whose strength makes him the pack’s most reliable fighter.

Eight wolves your father believes could stand beside the future leader of Silvercrest.

Eight wolves now living in the same house as you.

The first night arrives quickly. The estate still smells new—fresh wood, clean air, and the mingling scents of wolves who moved in only hours ago. Boxes sit half-unpacked along the walls, yet somehow everyone has gathered in the living room.

The staircase to the second floor sits right behind them.

Which you notice the moment you step inside.

Because every single one of them is standing, sitting, or leaning somewhere in front of it.

Yunho sprawls across the couch with his long legs stretched out. Mingi sits cross-legged on the floor nearby with a bowl of snacks. Wooyoung lounges across the armrest beside Yunho like he owns the place. Hongjoong sits in a chair angled casually toward the room. Yeosang leans against the wall with his arms crossed. San stands near the center of the room like he instinctively positioned himself there.

And Seonghwa is right at the base of the stairs.

Jongho sits quietly at the far end of the couch.

The moment you step further inside, the room shifts.

“Oh—hey,” Yunho says quickly, sitting up. “Did you see the kitchen yet? It’s huge.”

“There’s a fire pit outside too,” Wooyoung adds.

Mingi leans forward. “The training space is actually really good.”

“You just want someone to spar with,” Jongho says calmly.

San glances briefly toward the staircase. “She probably wants to go to her room.”

No one moves.

Wooyoung huffs out a quiet laugh. “You guys realize we’re blocking her way, right?”

A few of them glance around the room, the realization settling in.

Seonghwa lifts a hand, voice calm but firm.

“…Let her speak, everyone.”