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One hundred and Twenty-six

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As soon as Evans and Aurora reached a secluded corner, they halted their strides and found themselves in a hushed conversation.

Evans appeared restless, his fingers fidgeting nervously as Aurora noticed his unease. Concerned, she gently urged him to share what was troubling him. With a deep sigh, Evans gathered his thoughts and decided to reveal the truth.

"I... I saw the Concubine," he began, his voice trembling, "having... having an intimate moment with another man last night." He paused, his words hanging in the air, leaving Aurora anxious for more details.

Aurora pressed on, her curiosity getting the better of her. "Please, go on. Tell me everything," she implored. However, Evans hesitated, his gaze shifting uncomfortably. He hesitated to reveal the person's name, fearing the consequences it might bring upon her.

Before Evans could find the right words, Aurora's intuition kicked in. With a sudden realization, she interrupted, "The man the Concubine was with... it's Jericho, isn'
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  • The Alpha's Wrath   One hundred and thirty six

    As Alpha Malik made his way back inside the palace, a heavy cloud of hurt and betrayal engulfed him, obscuring the warmth and love Aurora had once ignited within his heart. With each step, his pain deepened, casting shadows on the memories of their shared moments.Unknown to him, a sense of urgency tugged at his soul, compelling him to seek out Aurora. He couldn't fathom the reason behind this inexplicable need, but he was certain that when she woke up, she would face the consequences of her deception. And as for Evans, Alpha's blood boiled with disbelief at the thought of his supposed ally supporting Aurora in fooling him. The mere idea was unfathomable, and he vowed that Evans would pay dearly for his betrayal.Yet, amidst his wild thoughts, Alpha brushed away the intrusive doubts, focusing on his path ahead. Determined, he walked with measured steps, the imposing presence of the palace surrounding him like a symphony of grandeur and deceit. As he advanced, his attention was drawn t

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