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Last Dance With the Alpha

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For years, I ignored the signs, swallowed my pride, and told myself that Alpha Jonathan was mine. But tonight, as I watched him dance with Emilia, his so-called "friend," something inside me snapped. Their closeness, their whispered words-I'd seen it all too many times, and I was done pretending.

At that moment, I decided I was done being second best.

Standing, I met his surprised gaze, steady and unyielding. "I, Anastasia Stephens, am breaking up with you and severing our bond. I reject your love and affection from now on."

Finally, I was choosing myself.

***

Chapter 1

"They certainly love each other, don't they?" I compelled myself not to glare at Beta Homer as his words hit close to home.

I crossed my arms, a displeased grin split my lips. "Oh, they've been doing that many times that I felt like the Alpha's personal Omega rather than the actual Alpha's girlfriend.

Alpha Jonathan, my boyfriend of four years, is dancing closely with Emilia, another Beta's daugh
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