3KaelionI stood by the black SUV, arms crossed, as the packhouse door creaked open. She appeared—Seraphina. She was barely holding herself together, each step looking like it might be her last. Her skin was pale, sickly, and bruises bloomed across every visible inch of her body like she’d been dragged through hell.Pathetic.I watched her limp toward me, her gaze unfocused, her lips trembling as if she was mumbling something to herself. She didn’t even make it halfway before her knees buckled. She stumbled forward, collapsing right into me.For a second, I froze.Her body was like dead weight against mine, her head falling against my chest. I could feel the heat radiating off her skin—unnatural, burning hot. My wolf growled in the back of my mind, restless, agitated.“She’s burning up,” he muttered, his usual gruff tone laced with concern. “You’re neglecting your mate.”She’s faking it, I shot back, shoving the annoying voice aside.I grabbed her by the arm and yanked her away from
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