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13 A Moment of Reckoning

Author: FancyZ
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

All eyes fell on me again. The sight of two high-status werewolves vying for the same mate was sure to be the talk of the town for the next month.

I realized I had to step up and explain everything at the center of this chaos. As I tried to move out from behind Michael, I felt his reluctance to let me go. I barely made it halfway around him before he wrapped his arms around my waist, holding me close. I sensed a silent battle between Michael and Robert, but in the end, Robert backed down, lowering his gaze to the ground. He always overestimated his position.

Facing Alpha John and Luna, I stood tall and explained, "We used to be mates, but Robert chose someone else, and I rejected him. We are no longer bound to each other."

Saying it aloud in front of everyone wasn’t as difficult as I had imagined. I thought it would be humiliating, but instead, I felt a new strength within me. My heart was stronger now, and I knew I had a better mate. Losing me was Robert's loss, one he could never un
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