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m but firm, a rock in the swirling chaos of m

e piercing. "The ceremony is

e rage was a wild animal inside me, clawing to

heart is brave, little one, but your anger makes you blind. If things go as I fear they will... if there is n

packless wolves who had lost their minds to their feral instinct

t liste

being held. The whole pack was gathered, their faces illuminated

her hand possessively on his arm, was Lady Seraphina Vex. She was beautiful in a cold, sharp way, draped in silks the color of bloo

omed across the clearing. "I present to you my c

uses, whispered in the dark. "We must keep our bond a secret for now, Elara.

ructed cage to keep me quiet while

triumphant smile spread across her perfect lips. It

inside m

lf, my very soul, crying out in betrayal. The pack fell silent, all eyes

my voice shaking with fury

ld my heart in his hands. "I am his mate! The

ugh the pack. This was unheard of. An

ling delicately. She let out a soft sob, the picture of a wro

guilt?-in Lucian's dark eyes before

His voice was laced wi

, a crushing pressure that buckled my knees and made my head swim. It

k of fury. "You dare challenge my au

m the situation. "Please, darling, don't be harsh with

nd brushed against her own arm. I saw the flash of her long, sharp

tic gasp, she coll

ed, clutching her bleeding arm. "Th