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lf that it was Damon in front of me, not Kellan. It became increasingly difficult to look at Damon; his face

. "You seem to be adjus

s. Taking a moment to gather my thoughts, I hesitantly broached another topic, ensur

Kayden of the wolves. They despise Lycans because they see us as a threat. We're more powerful than them, leading to coun

peace is at risk because of me and the child I'm carrying. What does that mean?" I

dn't find mates or, if we did, we might not have heirs. To ensure our pack's safety, my father signed that treaty. The Alpha of the wolves saw this as a weakness. Without an heir from th

anged. You're carrying Kellan's child, a child with pure Lycan blood. This makes the c

ould fall, Damon's strong arms wrapped around me, pulling me close to him. Our faces were just inches apart, his eyes locked onto mine. Instinctively, my hand reached up to caress his cheek, the same tender gesture I'd always used with Kellan. Damon t

" Damon offered gently, taking my h

is tracks, his body going rigid. His composed facade began to

on's, and in an instant, she wrapped her arms around him in a tight embrace. Damon reciprocated with a genuine smile. A pang of jealousy hit me as I watched them, and I w

esturing toward me. I mustered a smile in re

th a bright grin, her eyes twinkling with genuine curiosity. I no

e could attend our wedding," June exclaimed, her eyes shining with anticipati

two getting married?" I inqui

e replied, her smile radiant and eyes brimming with pure joy. The atmosphere was

se excuse me. I'm quite tired," I e

have a twin brother who looked so much like him, continuously reminding me of him? I settled onto the bed, hoping to get some much-needed sleep. Yet, the image of Damon and June embracing, cou

ped out of my room, moving stealthily in the dim hallway. A chilling wave of fear gripped me. Coul