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Chapter 38

Author: Edith Martini
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Jane

The soft, velvety fabric of my dress caressed my skin as I slipped it on, the rich texture a comforting reminder of the human world I had chosen to embrace. Draping a shawl around my shoulders, I took a deep breath, steeling myself for the evening ahead. The library gala of Brookside was a grand affair, attended by the local Alpha and Omegas, yet I felt strangely at ease amidst the sea of familiar faces.

Gone were the days when I yearned for the heat of my Alpha's touch, the primal desire to be taken and bitten. Even the lingering mark of his bite was slowly fading, a testament to my newfound independence and fading status. Tonight, I embraced my human traits wholeheartedly, revealing in the freedom they afforded me.

Entering the grand hall, the sound of music and laughter filled the air, mingling with the gentle murmur of conversation. Making my way through the crowd, I exchanged pleasantries with acquaintances and colleagues alike. The warm glow of the chandeliers bathed the ro
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