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d write but never granted access to books. It was believed that

prevented us from departing the real

ndulged in reading, my f

s housing thousands of books, which I b

ed me to question whether I was re

etorted, resting her palms atop her chest. Her gaze

igure, feeling the warmth of her breath upon my face

My words echoed those from one of the stolen

e is mocking me out there," she l

couldn't fathom why Ma

Ryker and Mariam's without finding our own soulma

, we found love when our hearts recognized someone who stirred deep within us. Yet we were raised on tales imparting that

s etched in those cherished books and the stories

the former, disregardi

ty-five," I reassured her, scanning the garden for

eir vibrant hues, aware that my presence o

ing her tear-streaked face as she did so. "Thank y

to linger and witness my whimsical interaction with the

creatures; instead, I reveled in chasing them

, I immersed myself in the

l, ascended gracefully into the cerulean expa

worldly beauty again

lung to Gerald-the enigmatic figure who had hunted me with his desire and claimed me as his own under mo

eart remained steadfastly entwined with

e, and I was equally relucta

d; reality failed to sway me, for I refused to be

s we're returning to the Alpha's mansion." Kate's voice r

ce the Alpha's domain with beauty and allure. It was clear that the Alpha of Alp

if he rej

enarios before, both in reality and w

inous shadow. "Alright," I murmured, making my w

room, I glimpsed a flicke

hend why I often st

there, overlooking the world, for

e gown and glided towards the gr

face revealed my entire form and allowed me

ed from my body, leaving me complete

nder elegance, showcasing succulent

soft, silken hair that concealed an intimate secret:

ll his gentle hand as it caressed my bare shoulders and his ski

e memories enveloped me, but I quic

become swept away by t

me, tempting me to shape my own hand into an inst

ed to me, I recognized its regal sple

n me by my loving father who had gif

d a special place in my

I couldn't help but hope that Mary had been

f envy or bitterness would be quashed before