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Chapter 27 - A Leader's Duty
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Lylah's eyes followed Alpha Asher as he left the room, her heart racing with fear. The two Councillors remained seated, their gazes fixed on Lylah with a mixture of curiosity and condemnation. Lylah's parents turned to her, their faces etched with worry and disappointment. "Lylah Darling, please," her mother begged, "tell us who did this to you. We can still fix this, we can still make it right."But Lylah shook her head, her eyes puffed and strained with tears. "I'm sorry, Mother. I really am. But I just can't."Her father's face darkened, his anger and frustration boiling over. "You're going to ruin our family's reputation, Lylah. You're going to bring shame and dishonour to our name. Is that what you want?"Lylah bit her lip, feeling a surge of resentment. Shame and dishonour - wasn't that all her father cared about? Wasn't that what had led her into this situation and in this forced marriage in the first place? Looking at her mother's face, however, Lylah felt a pang of guilt and
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Lylah walked on, her feet carrying her forward with a determination she didn't know she possessed. The sun beat down on her, relentless in its intensity, but she pressed on, undeterred. As the day wore on, the landscape around her changed, the dense forest giving way to rolling hills and verdant pastures. Now and then she would come across a deer or a stag, their cautious gazes lingering before they vanished into the underbrush. As the sun began to set, casting a golden glow over the landscape, Lylah finally paused, her body screaming for rest. She found a relatively flat spot under a sturdy oak tree, sheltered from the wind, and began to make herself comfortable for the night.Shay's provisions proved to be a lifesaver, as Lylah wrapped herself in the warm blankets and devoured a simple but satisfying meal. She lit one of the candles, the soft flame casting eerie shadows on the surrounding trees. From time to time gusts of winds would blow out the candle, plunging her into temporary
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The pale sun was now dipping below the horizon, transforming the lawn into a warm, golden oasis. Sharp lights flickered to life all over the mansion, casting a gentle glow over the lush greenery and the delicate flowers waving up into the sky.Lylah stood watching them, her hands folded over her chest, and her eyes fixed on Angela's face as she pondered whether she could trust her. The fading light danced across Angela's features, illuminating her hazel eyes and bold smile. Lylah's heart swelled with a mix of emotions - fear, uncertainty, yet a deep longing for connection."My life has been a series of events that I never could have imagined," she began, blinking at the dahlias which were swaying lightly in the evening breeze. "You must know by now that I grew up among my kin, werewolves, that is?" She asked, turning to look intently at Angela, who nodded vigorously. "Well," she continued, averting her gaze once more, "I had only heard of other humans who weren't werewolves in storie
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Kael's expression was guarded, his eyes narrowing slightly as he shifted uncomfortably on the bed. The way the visit was unfolding was definitely different from the picture he'd had in his mind all day. He felt like he'd rather not talk about his mother, but Angela's expectant stare and the resolute twist of her lips conveyed to him that he had no choice. He heaved a sigh, and started. "My mom has her issues. Thing is, she can be a bit paranoid sometimes, most of the time, really," he said, his voice low and hesitant.Angela's gaze remained steady, her eyes locked on his. "Paranoid?" she repeated, her voice neutral. "In what way?" Kael looked up at the white ceiling, squinting his eyes at the lights becoming more pronounced in the room now that the rays of the sun was dying away. "Has to do with her history, and the circumstances surrounding my birth, I think. She's always been a bit...overprotective, I guess. And Father...Justine, he's just trying to keep us safe."He looked down t
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"Roughly eighteen years ago, my brother, Ryker, the Alpha of Lunarville, died." Thane began, his voice echoing through the great hall. "Surely many of you sent your condolences when this happened, and some even came to console me in person. But the fact remains that most of you have been running with the narrative that he died from a horrible accident while hunting." Thane chuckled slightly, a dry, mirthful sound. Then he stretched out his right hand and picked up one of the silver bullets sitting idly in the tray in front of him and held it up. The room was silent, the Alphas' eyes fixed on the bullet as if mesmerized."It was this bullet that killed my brother," he said, his voice low and measured, "Ryker met his death at this hands of this little object in my hand." The room erupted into a cacophony of shocked gasps, horrified whispers, and stunned silence.Alpha Asher's eyes widened in horror, his face pale. "How on earth did someone deep in the werewolf realm come to be shot wi
