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Beta's Runaway Bride: Epilogue - Dual POV
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J. TarrThat FINALLY brings us to the end of the book! I apologize for the long wait and hope it was worth it for all of you. Thank you for the comments and gems, they are truly appreciated. Please don't forget to leave a review if you enjoyed the original story! See you when the next one drops!
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GiannaThe delicious aroma of roasted meat and vegetables fills the kitchen and I breathe in a long, content sigh. Today has been a pleasant day for me; I took a long walk around the pack forest alone and just allowed myself to appreciate the view.Divan woke up before I did and snuck out of my bedroom before I even woke up this morning. There was a slight tinge of anxiety in his scent, which made me realize he never intended on sleeping in my bed last night.I know I shouldn’t feel disappointed since we’ve gone months without speaking, but I can’t help it. Living here for months and living with someone who doesn’t even acknowledge you… it gets difficult. I try to be strong and advise the other women to give the men time, but I’m falling apart without anyone noticing. Shaking my head, I grab my glass of wine from the counter, take a sip and slip on some oven mitts to remove the roasting dish. I decided on a bit of comfort food today, and the carbs are just what I need. I can always
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Armata / LeviAs Calista dresses and heads back towards the mansion, a sense of foreboding settles over me. Watching her walk away, a part of me wants to follow, to keep her close. But I know she needs this space, this time to think and decide for herself.I stand there for a moment longer, lost in thought. The simplicity and honesty of our interaction in our wolf forms, it’s a stark contrast to the complexities of our human lives. Out here, in the wild, things are clear, primal. But back there, in the world of duties and expectations, everything is muddled.Turning away from the path she took, I take a deep breath, trying to clear my head. I need to think, to plan. Whatever Calista decides about us, about her father’s proposal, it will change things. And I need to be ready for that.I take out my phone, contemplating calling Liam again. He’s been a grounding presence in the chaos of my emotions. But I decide against it. This is something I need to work through on my own.As I walk ba
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CalistaTwo days have passed since that conversation with my father and Levi, and the weight of their words still presses heavily on my heart. In need of clarity and space to think, I find myself drawn to the edge of the forest, where the natural world always seems to offer solace.I stop at a secluded spot, away from prying eyes. The transformation is something that always brings me a sense of power and freedom. I close my eyes, feeling the familiar tingling sensation as my body begins to change. My bones shift and reform, my senses heighten, and my skin gives way to a thick, white fur. The transformation is swift, a fluid transition from human to wolf.As my white wolf form takes over, I feel a release from the human complexities that have been burdening me. I take a deep breath, the scents of the forest filling my nostrils, and I begin to run.The ground feels different under my paws, more alive, as I dart through the trees. The wind rushes past me, and I relish in the freedom and
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Armata / LeviI watch Calista walk away, her figure retreating into the distance of the house. The conversation we just had with her father lingers in my mind, a storm of emotions and possibilities. Needing a moment to myself, I head outside to patrol, a routine that offers a semblance of normalcy amid the chaos.Standing under the open sky, I pull out my phone, my thumb hovering over a contact I haven’t reached out to in a long time.The one person who might understand the turmoil I’m feeling. I hesitate, my mind racing with doubts. We haven’t spoken much since... everything happened. I know I shouldn’t bother him, but right now, he’s the only one who might understand.Finally, I dial his number, the familiar ringing echoing in the silent night. When he answers, his voice is laced with surprise. “Levi?”I take a deep breath, trying to steady my voice. “Hey, Liam. Yeah, it’s... it’s been a while, I know.”He laughs, a sound that eases some of the tension in my chest. “You could say t
