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of my room closing in on me. Vicky brought my meals, her face etched with worry, but we barely s

a light knock on my door befor

as M

ed in a simple but elegant silk robe, her blonde hair falling in perfect waves over he

er voice bright and cheerful. "I thought

g on the edge of my bed a

r fingers trailing over my belongings. "You know, your father is very

poison. Ivy growled low

ed, picking up a silver-backed brush that had belonged to my mother. "Your mother's taste wa

at my sides. "Get out," I sai

across her lips. "Oh, I will. But I wanted to give you

"Your father and I were talking last night. We agree that it's time you

ead washe

Stone Creek Pack, for example. He's a widower, looking for a new Luna to bear him some heirs. He's a b

orious for his cruelty and for the my

humiliation anymore. This was a threat.

ed, my voice trembling.

wants a happy wife. And right now, you are the bi

eked in my mind. *Let me tear

er words and the terrifying re

ied reaction. "I'm so glad we had th

aving the door ajar. I was left shaking, the world tilting on its axis. S

my dinner tray. She closed the door qu

with fear. "I heard her talking to her serva

," I ch

her voice urgent. She looked around

ible. "One of the kitchen staff who served the Alphas the other night... she s

ying grip of his hands-flashed in my mind. It was a tiny, flickerin