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The Cruel Bond

Author: Ava
last update Last Updated: 2024-11-19 17:26:42

Elowen’s POV:

The rest of the day passed in a haze of whispers and stolen glances. Alisa and her group had disappeared, their bravado shattered by Alaric’s intervention. Lisa stayed close by my side, her protective presence a small comfort.

But the memory of Alaric’s words—"If I ever see you lay a hand on her again you will regret it"—played on a loop in my mind.

Did he really mean it? Or was it just a fleeting claim, a way to assert dominance in front of the crowd?

“He meant it,” my wolf insisted, her voice steady and resolute. “He’s starting to feel it. The bond. He’s just too stubborn to admit it.”

I wasn’t so sure. His touch, his presence, the fire in his eyes—it had felt real in the moment. But now that he was gone, I couldn’t help but wonder if it had all been a reflex, a duty he felt bound to by the mate bond.

As the day turned to evening, I found myself wandering near the edge of the training grounds. I wasn’t sure why I was there. Maybe I wanted some quiet. Maybe I
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