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A father’s visit

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Morning sunlight bathed the courtyard in gold as Lina stood by the window, watching the pack members begin their day. She hadn’t slept well, her mind circling endlessly around Dane’s apology, her confusion, her anger… and the aching sense of betrayal that had lingered ever since she learned her fate had been decided long ago.

A sharp howl echoed in the distance—low, commanding.

She didn’t need to be told who it was.

Alpha Jackson.

Her father.

The guards bowed as a tall figure passed through the main gates, flanked by warriors from the Midnight Pack. His presence was like a thundercloud—silent, imposing, impossible to ignore.

Lina’s stomach tightened.

She had expected him eventually.

She just didn’t expect the hurt in her chest when she saw him again.

By the time the knock came at her chamber door, she was already dressed and waiting.

“Come in,” she said, her voice steady.

The door opened, and her father stepped in.

He hadn’t changed much. Still broad-shouldered, still carrying the sce
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