Chapter 92

ALPHA LUCIUS'S POV

A dull ache throbbed behind my eyes, a persistent reminder of the previous night's festivities. The ball had been a roaring success, the pack abuzz with excitement over the upcoming union with the neighboring Silver Moon pack. Ayra, my soon-to-be bride, had been the center of attention, her beauty captivating everyone in the room.

But beneath the surface of celebration, a disquiet gnawed at me. Ayra, for all her charm and grace, remained an enigma. The playful facade she presented often felt like a carefully constructed mask. And last night, during our…conjugal duties, the truth had become painfully clear. She had been innocent, untouched.

The revelation sent a wave of guilt crashing over me. I, Lucius, Alpha King of the WHOLE REALM, had taken the virginity of a woman I barely knew. A woman who was, by all accounts, not my mate. The act, intended to solidify our bond, now felt like a violation.

I pushed myself out of bed, the luxurious sheets slipping away from my c