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CHAPTER 9: CHATTER AMONGST LYCANS
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Betrayed by The Exchange CHAPTER 10: UNDER THE ALPHA'S GAZE
Summer walked back to her room with slow, deliberate steps, her heart and mind waging a silent war.Half of her was still caught up in the sensation of Dominic's words, the warmth of his smile, and the way his gaze lingered just a little longer than it should have. But the other half? That side of her was seething, berating her for letting any of it get to her.'He's just a smooth talker,' she reminded herself. A manipulator. She couldn't afford to trust him or anyone in this kingdom. Not when her fate was still so uncertain.The door to her chamber creaked as she pushed it open, letting the silence of the room envelop her.She quickly removed her emerald dress, hanging it on the ornate wooden rack by the wall, and slipped into something more comfortable—a simple nightgown. Her fingers absently toyed with the fabric as she sat on the edge of the bed, staring out of the window at the dark, moonlit sky.A light knock came from the door. "My lady," Hilda's voice called from outside. "Do
Betrayed by The Exchange CHAPTER 11: HER ACCUSING EYES
Summer stormed into Dominic's study, her fists clenched at her sides. Dominic, seated at his desk, barely glanced up from the document he was reading."Summer," he acknowledged coolly. "What brings you here so early?"She didn't bother with pleasantries. "Why is there a guard following me?"Dominic raised an eyebrow and finally looked up. "For your protection.""Protection?" Summer scoffed. "I'm a prisoner here, Dominic. Who do you think you're protecting me from? It's not like I can leave."Dominic leaned back in his chair, folding his arms across his chest. "You tried to escape once. Did you think I'd just let you wander freely after that?""I wasn't trying to escape," she snapped. "I wanted to get some air, to think. And now, everywhere I go, there's someone watching me. I can't even breathe without feeling like I'm being spied on."Dominic's expression didn't change. "That's the point. You're not trusted yet, Summer. You're here because I allow it, not because you have some right
Betrayed by The Exchange CHAPTER 12: THE FIRST KISS
Summer stared at Dominic, disbelief clouding her thoughts. "You really want me to leave?" Her voice was laced with frustration. "After everything, you've been hell-bent on keeping me here, and now you're just going to let me walk out?"Dominic's expression was unreadable as he leaned against his desk, arms folded across his chest. "It's your choice, Summer. I'm not going to force you to stay if you don't want to be here.""Since when?" she shot back. "Since when do you care about what I want? You've kept me in this kingdom like a prisoner, and now you suddenly don't care if I leave?""If you leave, I won't stop you." His voice was calm, almost too calm as if he were restraining himself. "But you should know that if you walk out of here, you're on your own. I won't protect you anymore."Summer blinked, processing his words. "Protect me from what?" She crossed her arms tightly over her chest. "From who?""From everything out there," he said, his tone clipped. "You're a werewolf in Lycan
Betrayed by The Exchange CHAPTER 13: UNFORESEEN SHADOWS
Summer paced in her chamber, replaying the moment with Dominic in her mind. Every time she thought about it, the anger flared up inside her again. She couldn't understand how things had spiraled out of control so quickly and how his calm words had turned into something so intense.A kiss?She stopped pacing, running a hand through her hair in frustration. There had been nothing gentle about it, nothing kind. It had been possessive, aggressive—just like him. And yet, there had been something else, something she didn't want to acknowledge.She shook her head, trying to push the thought away. It didn't matter. What mattered now was figuring out how to deal with this situation. She needed answers.With renewed determination, Summer grabbed her cloak and threw it over her shoulders. She needed to speak to Dominic again. Running away wasn't going to solve anything. She wasn't going to let him kiss her and then pretend like nothing had happened.Her heart pounded as she made her way down the
Betrayed by The Exchange CHAPTER 14: SINFUL BETRAYAL
Davina stood by the large windows in Alan's private chambers, watching the moonlight reflect off the distant lake. Her heart raced as she sensed Alan's presence behind her. She could feel his eyes on her as if his gaze alone could set her skin aflame."You've been quiet tonight," Alan's voice broke through the silence, smooth and deep. There was an edge to it—like he was daring her to respond.Davina turned slowly to face him, her lips curling into a soft smile. "What's there to say?" she asked, her voice lilting, but her eyes held a challenge. "You have everything you wanted, don't you?"Alan's eyes narrowed slightly, his jaw tightening. He stepped closer to her, closing the distance between them until she could feel the heat of his body. "What are you implying, Davina?"She tilted her head, her fingers trailing along the surface of the windowsill as if she were contemplating something deeply. "I'm just wondering if rejecting Summer was worth it. You chose me, but are you satisfied?"
Betrayed by The Exchange CHAPTER 15: ANOTHER LETTER
Summer stood in the doorway of Dominic's study, her chest rising and falling rapidly as if she had just sprinted through the entire castle. Her lips trembled slightly, and her eyes flickered with a mix of emotions—fear, frustration, and something else Dominic couldn't quite place.He leaned back in his chair, his jaw tightening as he regarded her carefully. "What is it, Summer?" His voice was calm, though there was a clear edge of impatience.She stepped inside, closing the door behind her, as if she were preparing to say something monumental. "I overheard your conversation with Coleman," she began, her voice soft but firm. "You're meeting with the Elders because of me, aren't you?"Dominic's expression darkened slightly, though he didn't immediately answer."I don't understand why you're going through all this trouble," Summer continued, her hands clenching into fists at her sides. "One minute, you're telling me I can leave if I want to, and the next, you're risking everything just t
Betrayed by The Exchange CHAPTER 16: MEETING WITH THE ELDERS
The tension was palpable as Dominic and Coleman walked through the dense forest, making their way to the meeting ground where the Elders awaited. The sun had barely risen, casting long shadows across the ground, as if the very earth sensed the gravity of the meeting to come.Coleman remained silent by Dominic's side, but his presence was steady, as always. Dominic appreciated the man's loyalty, but today was different. Today, Dominic had to face the Elders of the Lycans—Elder Simon, Elder Antonio, and Elder Philippe. Each one wielded considerable influence, and their word carried weight in the kingdom.As they reached the clearing, the three elders stood in a semicircle, their expressions grave. The oldest of them, Elder Simon, stepped forward first, his white hair gleaming in the morning light. Elder Antonio and Elder Philippe, equally serious, flanked him on either side."Dominic," Elder Simon began, his voice calm but stern, "you know why we've summoned you here."Dominic folded hi
Betrayed by The Exchange CHAPTER 17: CONFRONTATION AND CONSEQUENCES
Summer's expression hardened as Dominic delivered his ultimatum. "So that's it?" she scoffed, her eyes blazing. "You want to keep me here as some servant, working away to appease the Elders?"Dominic's face darkened, his jaw tightening. "It's not up for debate, Summer. You're lucky I convinced them to let you stay in the first place. If you're in this kingdom, you'll follow the rules."She crossed her arms defiantly. "So, what is this? A test? Some twisted way of showing me who's in control?""Control?" he snapped, his tone rising. "You think this is about control? I've put everything on the line to keep you here, but you refuse to see reason. This isn't some game, Summer. There are consequences to your presence here.""Consequences for you, or consequences for me?" She shot back, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "Because it seems like you just want me to bend to your will, doing menial tasks to prove myself."Dominic took a menacing step forward, his voice a low growl. "Enough. This
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