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CHAPTER 63

~Sterling’s POV~

The dimly lit room reeked of aged wood and power—a private lounge reserved only for the elites of the werewolf world. I leaned back in the leather armchair, swirling a glass of blood-red wine in my hand, my lips curving into a slow smile.

“Your little stunt worked perfectly,” I said, glancing at the woman across from me.

Trisha Don Mars.

She sat on the edge of the couch, her legs crossed, looking every bit the picture of confidence and poise. Her lips curled into that signature smirk of hers, one that dripped with malice and self-satisfaction.

“Of course it worked,” she replied, taking a sip of her own drink. “Arianna’s cracking, isn’t she?”

I chuckled. “She’s human—what did you expect? Damon’s pushing her to the edge, and even he knows she won’t survive the Luna Trials. It’s just a matter of time before she breaks.”

“And when she does,” Trisha said, her voice soft but venomous, “Damon will finally realize what a mistake it was to choose h
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