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y my side. Wolves from every family were gathered for the yearly event, some in groups laughing, their voices loud and
My long dark hair fell over one shoulder, covering part of my face as I scanned the g
her eyes glinting with mischief. "You're acting
," I muttered, crossing my arms. "I don't belon
ur own good. It's a party, not just any kind of party. You know what today is right?
extra excitement. Word had spread that Andrew Kane, our Alpha, was returning from a visit to the neighboring town, where he'd been negotiating with their leaders for the betterment of our pack. Everyone was eager to see him, to be
whisper as she spoke again. "I heard most of the neighboring pack Alphas had refused to accept his
y jacket. "Careful. Someone might overhear you. H
ng. Andrew Kane's the strongest leader we've had
s, feared by rivals and respected by all. His reputation preceded him, cold, domineering, prideful, and ruthless when challenged. Yet, he was fiercely protective of his pack, a trait that made even the lowest members feel safe under his rule. B
is dark, cropped hair was neat, and his steel-grey eyes scanned the crowd with an air of authority that made my skin prickle as I hid behind another pack member slightly. Every head bowed in respect, includ
g through the night. "Tonight, we gather as one. Our strength lies in
e up, his eyes swept across the crowd and landed on me. My stomach tightened, a cold jolt running through me. His gaze stared at me for a moment, dark, intense an
red, grabbing my arm. "He looked right
king her off. "He was ju
d again, but I ignored h
tradition and unity. Wolves stepped forward to pledge their loyalty to Andrew,
ies of the Alpha's eyes on me. When no one was watching, I slipped away as I headed toward the fores
one in an
me. My pulse is spiking too as I felt the hair on my body stand uncomfortably. Turning slowly, I saw Andrew Kane, standing jus
He stepped closer, and I instinctively took a s
ammered, my voice barely above a wh
d, studying me. "
"...," I wanted to speak but no words came, lifti
I took a few backwards. "You're wrong," he said, closing the distance between us. He was s
thing alph
into mine as I watched them glare into gold. His face moved closer to mine, inhaling my scent with both eyes closed as I could feel the air from his breath on the skin in between my neck when suddenly, a sharp, burning sensation se
no one's mate. Just
arted, but his voic
my wet eyes. His hand slid from my arm to my wa
ps claiming mine in a kiss that was fierce and unrelenting. My hands pressed against his chest, but I didn't push him away. I wanted more. His steel-grey
led back. "You shouldn't say this to anyone," he warns col
creamed that I wasn't his, that I couldn't be. But the mark on my a
k still throbbed. Clara noticed the change in me the moment I rejoined her. "Elen
d into my room. I lay awake, my mind racing, the m
garden to clean. I overheard two maids
ed but excited. "Alpha Andrew Kane's mak

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