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THREE STAKES

Author: Esther M.
last update Last Updated: 2025-04-11 21:35:06

When I wake up, I'm on the floor in a huge room.

The main packhouse.

The place smells of lavender.

"You're awake." It's a soft, female voice. But for some reason, the voice sends chills all over my body. Some of my wounds have healed; the deeper ones from the claw strikes have not.

Every single part of my body burns.

Someone comes to stand above me; it's the proposed princess.

"Gwen, is it?" She signals for someone to get me up. One muscular guard comes over and pulls my naked body up so I stand.

I have to support myself on a nearby wall.

The proposed mate swirls a glass of wine before looking at me. Her eyes are as golden as her hair. She puts on a delicate smile.

"My name is Tina. The Alpha's soon to be Luna."

These words cut a bit into my skin but I try to hide how much it hurts.

Tina tilts her head back and gulps down the wine. "As much as I'd have loved to see my mate's plaything die like an animal, I couldn't. He needs you to give us an heir, doesn't he?"

Huh...

She knew? I act
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  • MATED FOR ONLY A BABY   THREE STAKES

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  • MATED FOR ONLY A BABY   RACHEAL

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  • MATED FOR ONLY A BABY   MINE

    I'm shivering and it's not from the cold. It's from him; Liam.He gently touches my skin, making sure not to grab the bruises; then he carries me into his arms. He does not look at me; cold, angular face focused forward.There's nothing I can do, but curl up into his warmth. For some reason, this disgusting pack wolf feels so comforting at this moment.I bury myself in his scent, weeping silently from the encounter. I truly thought..."Hush, rogue." Liam enters the river and it's not long until I feel the icy cold kiss of the water.He lays me down so I float, facing the sky."Why...why do you hate rogues so much?" I ask.Normally, most pack wolves hated rogues. It was a common feud. However, Liam's hate was unnatural; almost insane. It made him despise even me, his mate.The moon is casting a soft silver glow tonight; Liam uses his hand to splash water over my belly. He rubs gently. "Don't ask me any questions. I'm not obligated to you.""Then why am I here? You can reject me. The

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