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“Surrounded by beasts and blades, her spirit refused to kneel—loyal only to the bond that bound her heart”

As soon as Selena entered, the Alpha king’s elite guards surrounded her, their presence a solid, unbreakable wall. Her heartbeat echoed in her ears, each beat steady yet heavy. She kept her steps firm, but she could feel the eyes of the court officials and other nobles fixed on her. Head held high, she let her floral scent drift softly through the room. It was impossible to miss how some of the other alphas’ nostrils flared as they caught it. Wolves were always curious, especially when it came to scent—a personal signature. Yet, openly sniffing someone else’s scent was considered rude.

Noticing how the guards shifted to shield her from the others’ gaze, she felt a small flicker of reassurance. Her omega wolf, though restless inside her, settled a little, appreciating the guards’ subtle protection. In this grand room, however, that sense of safety felt out of place. She still h