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17: The Moon’s Curse and the Alpha’s Weakness
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Ethan’s lips moved hungrily against hers, his body pressing her firmly against the wall. His warmth surrounded her, drawing her in deeper.Then suddenly, Lena broke away, shoving him back with surprising force. Ethan stumbled, his eyes wide with confusion.Lena clutched her head, a sharp cry escaping her lips. The pain was unbearable, like her insides were being torn apart.“Lena?” Ethan’s voice was alarmed. “What’s wrong?”She couldn’t answer. The searing agony left her breathless, her vision blurring.Footsteps sounded outside. Heavy. Purposeful. Drawing closer.“I’m sorry,” Ethan muttered. “I have to go.”Without another word, he turned and bolted for the window. In one swift motion, he was gone, vanishing into the night just as the footsteps reached her door.The door burst open, and Darius stormed in, his gaze locking onto Lena.She was slumped against the wall, her face pale, one hand still clutching her head. Her breathing was shallow, her fingers trembling.He took a step forw
Surrogate Bride To The Alpha Stand-in 22: Bound by Blood, Torn by Desire
Alpha Darius stood unmoved, his mismatched eyes—one as cold as winter, the other burning like embers—locked onto High Lord Rhovan. His presence alone silenced the crowd.He took a slow step forward. The faint sound of his boots against the marble floor was the only noise in the vast space.“I will do nothing,” he repeated. His voice was calm, but laced with authority.A murmur rippled through the gathered Alphas. Some shifted uncomfortably. Others clenched their fists, bristling at his defiance.Alpha Valren sneered. “So, the infamous Shadow Fang Alpha finally graces us with his presence.”His voice dripped with mockery. “Tell me, Darius, was it cowardice or arrogance that kept you away?”Darius didn’t even spare him a glance.Instead, he walked past them all, stopping only when he stood directly in front of High Lord Rhovan. The tension was a coiled snake, waiting to strike.“You would cast my pack into exile?” Darius asked, tilting his head slightly. “For what, exactly?”Rhovan’s ja
