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Stephanie paced the length of the room, her heart thundering in her chest as she wrung her hands together. Each passing minute felt like an eternity. The silence in the mansion was unnerving, and the only news she had gotten so far was a brief call from Chris, telling her that he was heading to the rogues’ pack to help Damien. That had been almost five days ago, and she hadn’t heard anything since. Every second of waiting gnawed at her insides, filling her with a crippling fear that she couldn’t shake off.She glanced at the large window overlooking the garden, hoping—praying—that she’d see any sign of Damien and Kayla returning. She had spent the days praying to the Moon Goddess, whispering pleas under her breath for the safe return of her family. But no matter how hard she tried to stay hopeful, her stomach churned with dread.Stephanie sighed deeply and turned her gaze to Caleb, who was sitting at the dining table, playing a game of chess alone . His face was pale, eyes dull and ti
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The atmosphere in the grand council chamber was tense as Alpha Damien strode in, his presence commanding the attention of the elders seated around the long, polished oak table. He had called this meeting himself, eager to make an official announcement about his intentions regarding Stephanie, but as he looked around at the stern faces of the council members, he felt a subtle shift in the air—something was off. Taking a deep breath, he stood at the head of the table, his hands gripping the back of his chair as he began to speak. "Thank you all for coming today. I won’t waste time. As you all know, a lot has happened recently—my daughter was taken, and many have fallen in battle, but we came through. The pack is safe, for now. I’ve thought long and hard about the future, and I’ve come to a decision. I want to make Stephanie the pack’s Luna."The elders exchanged glances, their expressions hardening. A few moments of silence followed before Elder Gideon, one of the oldest and most respe
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When Alpha Damien returned from his meeting with the council, Stephanie immediately sensed something was wrong. His usually confident stride was slower, his posture tense, and his face, though attempting to remain composed, betrayed the turmoil inside him. She watched as he silently made his way to the far side of the living room, standing by the window, staring out into the fading daylight.Earlier in the day, he had proposed to her, asking her to be his Luna once again. After some hesitation, thinking about all that had happened between them in the past, Stephanie had agreed. It wasn’t an easy decision, but her heart had never fully left him, and she knew they both needed each other to truly heal.But now, as she saw the shadow of frustration in his eyes, she knew something had gone wrong. Taking a deep breath, she approached him carefully, wrapping her arms gently around his waist from behind. "Damien," she whispered, resting her cheek against his back. "What’s wrong?"He didn’t a
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Stephanie paced nervously around her room, wringing her hands together as she rehearsed her words in her mind. She had asked Chris to help set up a private meeting with the council, hoping to speak to them without Damien knowing. She didn’t want him involved in this. She wanted to prove to the elders, to the entire council, that she wasn’t here to cause any problems and that she didn’t hold Damien’s past mistakes against him.When Chris agreed to help, he too thought it was a bold move, but he supported her decision. Now, standing outside the council chamber, Stephanie took a deep breath, trying to steady the anxious rhythm of her heart. She wasn’t doing this for herself—she was doing it for Damien, for their family, for the future of the pack.When the doors finally opened, she was greeted with the cold, sharp eyes of the council members. Each elder’s face was lined with years of wisdom and aging, and the air in the room felt heavy with animosity. She could tell immediately that they
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As they left the building after the meeting with Stephanie, Elder Lucian began to speak. His voice, though calm, held an undercurrent of barely concealed contempt. "The time has come for us to face the truth. The throne of leadership cannot be simply handed down based on inheritance or nepotism. Alpha Damien has shown weakness—on more than one occasion." "And what do you suggest, Lucian?" Elder Mira asked, her voice was measured but intrigued. "That we strip Damien of his title? Is there someone more trustworthy who could challenge him for the throne?"The other elders exchanged uncertain glances, their discomfort evident. For all their doubts about Damien, the thought of actively questioning the leadership of their Alpha was a step too far for some."I don’t know of anyone who could take on such a responsibility," said Elder Simon, his brow furrowed. "Damien, for all his faults, has been leading this pack since his father’s death. Who else has that kind of experience?"Lucian's lips
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Alpha Damien paced back and forth in his study, his conversation with Stephanie still played in his mind. She had agreed to become his Luna again—after years of turmoil and distance, it felt like a victory. Yet the council of elders’ resistance still gnawed at him. He couldn’t shake the feeling that they were conspiring against him, and his patience was wearing thin.The knock at the door interrupted his thoughts. It was sharp, authoritative, the kind of knock that signaled a visitor who wasn’t there for pleasantries. Damien sighed, brushing his hand through his hair before calling out, “Enter.”The door creaked open, and Elder Lucian stepped in, his presence cold and formal as always. Lucian had been on the council for years, a powerful elder who wielded significant influence among the pack's leadership. Behind him, the door remained slightly ajar, revealing another figure lingering in the hallway—Elder Gideon, who Damien noticed, did not enter the room but instead stood back, his ar
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Find your mate and live happily ever after they say.Catching sight of her mate, Alpha Damien, Stephanie felt her heart leap into her throat, and not for good reasons too.Truth be told, she cared about him probably more than she should, considering his horrendous ways with her... but he was her mate, and she was his Luna.He treated her like crap, a mere possession to use and discard as he pleased."Here you are; of what use are you to me" He barked on reaching herStephanie is taken aback by his words, his temper not so much. She would never do right by him no matter how hard she tried."Did you need something? What can I get you?" Stephanie asked in a low voice, pushing away the hurt creeping into her heartAlpha Damien hisses at her, his anger evident in the way he looks at her. He cursed softly at his father for insisting he get married to her. He had wanted another but his father and the moon goddess had other plans, now he had to settle for less.Without another word, he starte
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Stephanie sprawled on the floor as soon as he left. She gave in to the pain that enveloped her, her quiet sobs rocking her small frame.It was moments like this that she wished Alpha Damien had rejected her, it would have been a better fate for her. She felt more alone than ever even though she was married to her mate. In her loneliness, she yearned for a child, an heir for Alpha Damien but it was evident that hedid not want to have a child with her because he pulled out of her each time they had sex, except for today.*************NEXT DAYStephanie wakes up to the smell of bacon and pancakes. It was her favorite meal and somehow she knew the cook was making it especially for her. He seemed to have an intuitive mind of when she was down and needed a mood lift.She tidied up and decided to wear makeup. The bags under her eyes needed to be masked, she had not slept well last night. For some time now she tossed and turned her heart heavy with pain.As soon as the chef saw her he gave
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