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they can leave wi

s blood boil." My voice boomed coldly, as my gaze pinned Darethor to the gro

heavy in the room. "I'm sorry. It's my fault, and I take all the blame. Your personal ma

etic. I held up my

my eyes narrowing. He was still kneeling, his body shak

sonal maid... three. Or you'll be scrubbing the blood off this floor with your tongue."

but the hollow desperation of a man who knew his fate was sealed the mo

mered, his voice breaking. He would r

purpose of hunting. Darethor scrambled to his feet and followed, still trembling, but not from fear of the hu

y by the soft rustle of our footsteps on the polished stone. But then, two guards

em spoke, his tone stiff but respectf

icker of irritation running through my blood. "We'll hunt later," I said, the words more an

e. But his face betrayed him... his unease was palpable, and his pulse q

When we arrived, the atmosphere in the air felt diff

e head of the room, his gaze piercing. But it wasn't just him...

and icy beauty ever-present. Then, my mother, Luna Amarisse, stood

re than a pawn... a political connection and a tool. Yet there was a flicker in her ey

eadable. "Father," I greeted, keeping my tone even, ma

need to discuss matte

e in an alliance. This is not just a joining of werewolves, but of destinies. The strength o

lliance was expected... inevitable, even. B

th Alphas have decided that ou

have to ma

"Is this true?" I asked, though I

began, but h

one, son. You d

poison. I turned without a bow or a goodbye. My mother's voice called to

Darethor... h

lier... when my father's guards had come, and Darethor trembled

into his face without a word. Blood b

the marriage?" I

k... he just whimper

didn't care where- I just needed to be far. I

d, and the horse stumbled, letting out a wild snort as it lost its balance. I fell to the

world was blurry. A figure knelt beside me,

id, in a hushed tone. The voice w

see her face, but the

oul whisper

s my