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and commanding sound that made people listen chang

chill to spread throughout my entire body. I felt an uncomfor

operly in my chest. It was as if a cold and tight hand had gripped m

nd just hearing that name made me feel uneasy. It echoed in my

was having difficulty and really trying to take in air. Standing righ

arents-my real parents-the ones I had lost long ago befor

instinctively pulled back unable to process what was

h my voice so quiet that it

g power in that one small word a strength that I d

and disbelief. Then his expression changed co

said "What did you

I will not marry him." I said while

ency inside me as if my very

refuse to go t

our engagement and your responsibility to this pack? Do you have any idea who Ethan Munson is? Do

houted with my voice getting loud

w Pack. How can you possibly expect me to

d his eyes shone with a fier

alliance that will help ensure our future. This isn't just about what you want or don't want it is abo

at price are we willing to pay for it?" I asked

a sacrifice to a monster just to satisfy your own selfish wants and needs

ure that seemed to soak up all the light surrounding him. His face showed no emotions and h

nsuspecting prey and serving as a frightening reminder of

need to stand up and fight against the unfairness I was experien

was so intense. I continued saying "I refuse to b

it very clear how upset he was. He moved closer to me and I c

s hand struck my cheek. The impact was sharp and painful

around me began to blur and spin. A deep sense of fear took over me

udacity to hurt me especially in a place where

s fast as I could with my heart racing loudly

ay from the intense anger that was surrounding me l

e that felt like a peaceful escape from the chaos outside. The room had a

ce where she had spent her final days before everything ch

ight there was Isabella. Isabella had her face hidden

ly cried and her whole body seemed to be o

ith my voice shaking with nerve

h her eyes were wide open and filled with t

er gaze. In that moment we both understood the overwhelming and suff

e sounding rough and strained. "Oh Bec

eart heavy for the woman who

ed gently with my voice

e that her eyes were filled with a complicate

t your will. His name is Ethan Munson. And I need you to know he's n