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Seventy one

*Freya*

I walked into the vehicle climbing aboard, I scanned the rows of plush seating, noting that many were already filled with eager passengers. My eyes locked onto the space I had intended to claim as my own, only to find Rafe seated beside it, his presence commanding even in repose. What the hell was he doing here?!

His close proximity sent a jolt through me, a mix of irritation and an undeniable surge of something more primal. The Alpha king, resplendent in his own right, sent a look that reached out to me, whispering of temptation and danger alike. For a moment, I hesitated, caught between the desire to flee and the inevitable acceptance of my fate.

Drawing in a breath, I steadied my resolve. With slow, measured steps, I made my way toward the vacant seat, past the curious glances of others, until I stood before Rafe, our future as uncertain as the clouds above us.

My feet seemed to betray me, carrying me closer to Rafe with every reluctant step. The tension between