3: A Gam

The Fir

front of the ornate mirror in her new chambers, her reflection flickering in the light of the fire. Her gown, a rich crimson that clung to her cu

erous game. But now, alone in the heart of the wolf's lair, her

door drew her f

commanded, he

ur, his presence filling the room with a primal energy that made the air feel heavier.

e asked, the corner of his mouth twitching

her head. "Quite

ever leaving hers. "We are bound now, y

on strength," she m

rrowing slightly. "Let us not pre

he edge of a blade. Selene held her ground, even

etense," she said, her vo

arkened. "Good

door closing behind him. The fire crackled louder in his abs

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A Wolf Am

grace through the training grounds, where warriors of the pack honed their skills. The s

d weaknesses of each fighter. Their movements spoke of years of di

y Blac

mand, approached with the ease of a man accustomed to po

oothly. "It seems your w

ine," he replied. "The pack surv

wavering. "A fragile thing, is it not?

eliberate. "And yet, tru

ed with something u

suspended in air. Bryn studied her for a momen

er shoulders. She was walking a knife's e

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The Alpha

ew, but something about her unsettled him. She was beautiful, yes - her eyes dark and full

r wrapped

he goblet. Every instinct told him to keep her at arm's length, to watch her car

dangerous thin

door interrupte

Ent

inside, his e

s stir," Bryn said.

ed around the goble

Fen

enrik had been a thorn in his side for ye

anded. "And double the gua

ingered in his eyes. "And Sel

enched. "She

your we

ece on the board," Aric gr

carefully. "Tools

ngs," Aric

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Secrets a

rn Manor. Her footsteps were silent, her breath steady. She had m

ay deep within -

he long wooden table, each detailing troop movements, alliances, and the name

of information

A rebellion. Her heart quickened. If she could deliver this i

at wha

or something

d around to find Aric leaning against the doo

ngerous habit," he s

le. "A habit shared

ons." His gaze bore into

s power," she

a dangerous edge to hi

she whispered

hung between them, thi

her cheek. The touch was unexpected,

he murmured. "Some truth