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I wake to warmth—heavy, suffocating. His arm is draped over my waist, his breath hot against the back of my neck. Even in sleep, Alderon is possessive, his grip loose but firm enough to remind me exactly where I am.A shudder runs through me. The memories of last night claw at my mind, but I shove them down. I don’t have time to dwell on the pain, the humiliation, or the weight of his claim.I need to get out.Slowly, I exhale, forcing my body to stay still for another moment. I listen—his breathing is steady, deep. Asleep.This is my chance.I shift, inching my body away from him. His fingers twitch, brushing against my skin, but they don’t tighten. Holding my breath, I roll onto the floor, landing on silent feet.The room is dim, the fireplace casting a weak glow against the stone walls. My dress lies in ruins on the floor, shredded beyond use. My stomach twists, but I push past it, scanning the room for something—anything—I can wear.My eyes land on his discarded clothes near the b
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Derek was gone before I could even breathe.One second, he was pressed against me, his body heat searing into mine. The next, he was a blur of movement—silent, lethal.The scream rang through the forest again.Serena.Panic twisted inside me, shoving away the haze of lust, replacing it with something sharp. Cold. Terrifying.I ran.The clearing blurred past as I sprinted after Derek, my heart hammering so hard I thought it might rupture. The sound of rushing water grew louder—the river just ahead—and then—I saw them.Serena was on her knees, struggling, sobbing. Two men flanked her, their hands fisted in her hair, forcing her head back. Their uniforms bore Alderon’s crest—the royal sigil of my mate.A mate I never chose.A mate I wanted dead.Derek stood a few feet away, still as death.His hands were clenched at his sides, his breathing measured, controlled. But I could feel it—the rage. The violence. It was curling around him like smoke, thick and deadly.One of the men sneered. “Y
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Alderon’s gaze locks onto mine, and the world tilts.I hear the sound of my own breathing, sharp and uneven. The forest feels smaller, the shadows pressing in around us. The scent of damp earth and pine is drowned out by him—his presence, his power.He isn’t surprised.He isn’t angry.He’s amused.“Going somewhere?” His voice is low, a dangerous purr that sends a shiver down my spine.I tighten my grip on Serena, instinct screaming at me to run. But it’s too late. He’s already here.“Move.” I force the word out, steady, unwavering.Alderon tilts his head, his gold eyes glinting. “Or what?”My stomach twists. There is no or what. There never was.Behind him, the wolves appear.They step out of the darkness—hulking figures with glowing eyes, their bodies tense, waiting for a command. His pack.I grab Serena’s wrist. “Run.”She hesitates. Too long.Alderon moves.Fast.Before I can react, before I can even think—he’s on me.A blur of black, a rush of air, and I’m weightless.Then—pain.I
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The corridors stretch endlessly, dimly lit by flickering torches. Shadows dance along the damp stone walls, closing in, suffocating. Each step I take is an act of defiance, though my body protests. My wrists burn, my legs threaten to give out, but I keep moving.Because I won’t let Alderon break me.Caleb walks beside me, silent as ever. His presence looms, but I don’t acknowledge him. He’s nothing more than a leash, dragging me toward the inevitable.Toward him.The double doors ahead are massive, carved with ancient symbols. The insignia of the Alpha King. Of Alderon.My stomach twists as Caleb reaches for the handle.“Wait.” My voice is hoarse. “Tell me if Derek’s alive.”Caleb stills. For the first time, his expression flickers with something—hesitation? Guilt?But he doesn’t answer.The doors swing open.And Alderon is waiting.He stands by the fireplace, his broad frame bathed in golden light. His coat is gone, leaving only his black shirt, sleeves rolled up to reveal strong for
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“On one condition.”My heart pounds so loudly I can hear it in my ears. My throat is raw from screaming for Derek. For nothing.I swallow hard. “What condition?”Alderon crouches in front of me, his fingers gripping my chin. The touch is almost gentle—but I know better.His next words are a death sentence.“You will give me a child.”The world drops out from under me.I feel the breath leave my body. My vision blurs. I’m dizzy. Suffocating.I shake my head before I can even process the words. “No. No, you’re lying.”His lips curl. “Am I?”Alderon’s hand drifts lower, settling over my stomach.A violent shudder racks through me. I try to jerk away, but there’s nowhere to go. The chains rattle, biting into my raw wrists.“You will carry my heir,” he murmurs, his thumb stroking absently against my skin. “You will bind yourself to me forever.”A broken sound rips from my throat. “I won’t.”Alderon lets out a soft hum. Then—he moves.Faster than I can react, his hand is at my throat.Not s
