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edge of the Blood Moon Pack's territory, drenched to the bone, my soul heavy with the weight of rejection.

to the growing storm of emotions within. I had sought understanding, clarity, even a glimmer of

d around me seemed to blur, my vision clouded by both the physical rain and the tears that had begun to flow freely

, hoped, that he might see beyond the boundaries that divided us, that he might recognize the conne

body felt numb. It was as though the external storm had merged with the turmoil in

ry, I was a shivering, waterlogged mess. The rain had washed away the remnants of my makeu

aged through my body. I lay in my bed, shivering and delirious, my thoughts a chaotic jumb

ng-who sat by my bedside, concern etched into her features. Her presence brought a fleet

balm as she leaned over me, her hand brushin

dry and scratchy as I attempted

replied gently, concern evident i

ing as my body protested t

around me with a gentle touch. "You'll get th

or her presence and her unwavering

th warmth. "Of course, you're my fr

mained by my side. I clung to her as though she were my lifeline,

he floodgates of my emotions bursting open. The tears flowed freely, my sobs ec

bed, the words a bitter admission t

d been inflicted upon my heart. She offered no words of comfort, no empty promis

, but my family was getting ready for Seraphina'

ns. The impending wedding of my twin sister Seraphina to the notorious Alpha of the Blood Moon Pack, L

excitement. "Oh, he's such a catch, isn't he? Our Luna-to-be has truly fou

in response. "Indeed, my dear. It's a match

anticipation. "Can you believe it, Mother? I, the warrior of our pack, will

he pride of our family, her warrior skills and unwavering determination earning her adoration and respect

, a mixture of sadness and resignation settling over me. The reality of Seraphin

g open as she entered. "Look at you, still bedridden," she r

the turmoil that churned within me. "Just a

riority and amusement. "Well, it's a good thing you're not the one getting