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2025-02-22 14:21:37Ellie.
“Are you certain we’re allowed to do this?” I asked Alpha Tristian the further we walked away from the mansion, and into town.
“Nope, but I need a drink, and I can’t drink alone,” he shrugged with a smile. I scoffed and shook my head, walking beside him until we arrived at a bar.
The building was small and dim, with one light coming from behind the counter, which showcased all the drinks they had. I liked that, but Alpha Tristian suggested we sit as far away from the light as possible because we–me especially–weren’t supposed to be there, so we took our seats at one of the small found tables, big enough for two.
“I’ve never had a drink before, so I don’t know what to order,” I told Alpha Tristian after we were settled. He smiled and nodded.
“I know. I’ll handle that.” He said and went to the bar, only to return a few minutes later with two drinks
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Ellie.The evening was fine, the air carrying a gentle warmth as the sun began to settle over the palace grounds. Lights flickered on in the grand hall, casting a soft glow that contrasted the blue of the sky. The palace was alive with the hum of excitement and anticipation, of the engagement banquet of Victoria Black and His Majesty.As I approached the main palace building, my heart ached. His Majesty was my mate, bound to me, yet here I was, walking into a celebration of his engagement to another. I forced a smile, determined to mask the turmoil inside me. The grand entrance was bustling with guests, their laughter and chatter echoing through the halls.Among the arriving guests, I spotted Vito and Nadia, and my lips dried Vito's eyes lit up with a predatory glint as they landed on me. His smile was laced with a twisted satisfaction, and I braced myself for the encounter."Ellie," Vito drawled, his gaze raking over me in a manner that made my skin craw
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Ellie.As we made our way into the main hall, I couldn't shake the unease that lingered. Moonlight streamed through the tall, arched windows, casting an ethereal glow on the marble floors. Chandeliers hung beautifully from the vaulted ceiling. The tables were draped in silken cloths with equally adorned chairs, for the guests. The beautiful decor and the elegance of the guests were a stark contrast to the turmoil within me.His Majesty walked in, exuding a presence that commanded attention. Victoria Black was on his arm, her beauty radiant and undeniable. Together, they looked like something from a fairytale, a perfect match in their exquisite outfits. Victoria’s gown was a masterpiece, flowing and elegant, adorned with shimmering details that caught the light with every movement. His Majesty’s suit was equally impressive, tailored to perfection, accentuating his powerful form. My heart twisted with a mixture of longing and pain.Victoria Black stood
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Ellie."Fine, I'll help you," I hissed, pushing him away. Vito's presence was like a thorn in my side, with his body pressed too close to mine, and I hated that the only way to guarantee my parents' belongings wouldn’t be destroyed was to comply with his stupid demands. I was completely fine with imagining he didn’t exist anymore, but here he was tormenting me like he usually did.Vito smirked, leaning in as if to say something else, but was interrupted by a sudden presence. Theo stood before us, a frown etched on his face."Ellie, His Majesty has requested you resume your post by his side immediately."I glanced over to where His Majesty stood. Sure enough, his eyes were locked on me, a huge scowl marring his features. It was hard to believe this was supposed to be his engagement party. The tension between us was palpable."Good evening, Theo," Vito greeted with a mocking smile, but Theo ignored him, his focus solely on me.I quickly made my way to His Majesty's side, feeling the wei
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Archer.Originally, my plan for the engagement banquet was to expose the treason Alpha Black was planning, and sentence everyone involved to their different punishments, but it seems Alpha Black picked up on my plan and made sure everything, went well, and his men involved, stayed put.Hot anger gripped me. He was trying to finesse me because he knew I was on his ass, he knew his daughter was just a decoy.Two days ago, when I led my entourage to Coral pack, I felt Ellie’s pain, though unspoken. I felt it directly even from behind the closed doors of the bedroom where I had been with Victoria. The sex I had with Victoria was a necessity, because Alpha Black needed to believe in my interest in his daughter this time, or he would’ve suspected my true intentions then. Each touch, each feigned look of desire with Victoria was a sacrifice I made, but I couldn’t tell her that.It was probably why, I couldn't fathom the mix of emotions within me when I saw Ellie with Vito. A fierce, primal a
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Ellie.“No!” Archer thundered.“What?” I arched an eyebrow, “what do you mean by no?”“Exactly what you think it means!” He groaned, glancing at me slightly before he joined me at the edge of his bed.“I cannot accept your rejection, Ellie,” he cradled my face, “so don’t you dare think about escaping from me but mentioning this again. Do you hear me?”I looked into his eyes, he was damn serious, so I nodded my head.“Good girl,” he muttered and kissed my forehead.He released me from his embrace and I sprang up immediately, adjusting myself, even though I was still confused about what just happened.I decided that if I was going to focus on my work and do what was best for me, it would be better to sever my bond with His Majesty.He’d gone forward with his engagement ceremony with Victoria, which meant the marriage was close, and what happened at Coral Pack would happen again, and again, and I would have no right to feel bad about it. I would be left with the pain of seeing my mate wi
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Ellie.I wanted to say I was surprised by the sudden assignment His Majesty gave, but I knew what it was. He’d told me not to escape from him, but he wanted to keep me as far away from him as possible.No matter how much I thought about it, it didn’t make any sense to me. The borders were not lacking in warriors. In fact, warriors were patrolling regularly to ensure the safety of not only our kind but of humans too–since whatever havoc the rogues would cause would affect us.This was His Majesty’s way of punishing me for daring to reject him. It made resentment well up in my heart towards him.I wasn’t sure for how long I would be away for, the guard didn’t tell me, all he said was that His Majesty wanted me to leave at dawn, so I packed up a few things I thought I’d need, like three sets of clothes, underwears, the little dagger I had gotten from that full moon at the training camp and more necessities into a little black bag and set out.Usually, I would go to the guard's headquarte
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Ellie.I stood in the center, my breathing steady yet alert. I clutched my dagger tightly, my knuckles white from the grip, as I watched the ugly wolves.They moved in synchronization, circling me like predators toying with their prey. My heart pounded, but I forced myself to remain calm, my senses heightened even when I knew that their sole purpose was to kill me.The first one lunged and I sidestepped swiftly, my dagger slashing through the air and into the monster’s side. It let out a snarl, blood splattering as it collapsed. Another Tainted attacked from behind, but I spun around, driving my blade into its chest. The monster’s eyes widened before it fell lifeless to the ground.As I pulled the dagger free, I noticed I could influence their movements, not just predict them I guided their attacks just enough to dodge and counter but the Tainted were relentless.Two more advanced simultaneously. I ducked under a swipe, my dagger cutting through the tendons of one’s leg. It stumbled,
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Archer.“...this is not something that we can hide any longer, and until we find the root cause of the issue, it’ll be best for every Alpha to be alert and secure all your pack,” Tristian finished speaking, but my mind was away for more than half of his speech.I had gathered all the Alpha in the kingdom for a very needed briefing about the multiplied numbers of tainted wolves in the capital. I could not afford to stay silent about it when I had warriors risking their lives to protect the peace of everyone. I had Tristian give the first announcement in a manner everyone could understand because left to me, I would have all the alphas march to their respective borders and kill anything that as much as breathed the wrong way.“But tainted wolves have been nearly extinct. I do not think the beasts that have appeared are tainted,” Alpha Black leaned into his chair, with a callous look. A few Alphas nodded in agreement with him.“What do you mean by that, Black? Do you think I’d just wake
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Ellie.“We found a way to make it work!”Archer and I exchanged a look, a slow smile forming on both of our faces. The tension that had been hovering over us for days seemed to lift just a little.“Show us, then,” Archer said, his voice calm but eager. He slipped his hand into mine as Julie gestured for us to follow her.We walked through the halls of the research center, the walls gleaming white under the fluorescent lights. The scent of chemicals and something distinctly metallic filled the air, making my nose twitch. My mind raced, trying to piece together how they’d done it—how they’d managed to do it.Julie led us into the main lab, where an animal—a sleek, muscular dog—stood next to a warrior wolf. The warrior looked calm, though I couldn’t help the slight edge of concern that rippled through me.“Is it safe to use a warrior for this test?” I asked, squeezing Archer’s hand a little tighter.Julie nodded, her smile not faltering for a second. “Completely safe. We’ve run simulatio
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Ellie.“Ellie, can I talk to you? Alone?” Archer asked, his voice was soft but firm.I nodded, following him out of the research lab. Julie stayed behind with the other seven wolves, their faces a mix of shock and curiosity.The door closed behind us, and the silence that settled between Archer and me felt heavier with each passing step. He wasn’t saying anything, his jaw tight, and I found myself pressing my lips together, wondering what he was thinking.We walked in silence through the halls until we finally reached our room and when the door clicked shut, and I turned to face him, the tension between us lingering like a storm about to break.“Are you angry with me?” I asked, unable to keep the question to myself any longer.Archer shook his head, but his eyes were serious as they met mine. He reached out, taking my hand, his touch soft despite the weight in his gaze.“No, I’m not angry, Ellie. I just… I need to know what your plan is.”I swallowed, my heart racing a little.“I’m wi
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