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on right beside me, her complete silence making everything eve

dress was soaked in wine, and... -I cut myself off

ugh she remained just as tense as she had been

ible lying to Rhis, but this would utt

ated mate hadn't been among those present, and though I was disappointed tha

her than that girl. If Rhis hadn't stepped in, I don't know what I would have done. Even worse was when I had the brilliant idea of

age, which was probably why I hadn't felt our bond until now-though

thoughts. -On the balcony, you were a

st wanted to tell you that you looked beautiful tonight. -I lied without looking at her

-she r

e ride was spe

e's Poin

out looking back. My inner wolf, Akira, spoke to me, trying to

g. He loves you. He'll surely re

d by jealousy. "I am so close to getting everything I've ever dreamed

a replied firmly. I nodded, already plotting

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he scent of spilled wine and the lingering f

me at the entrance with an unreadable express

? -he asked, tense and ready

over me. -I didn't change my neutral tone as I lie

ike these can unfairly tarnish our family name.

ed past him, and I felt his gaze

e jacket in annoyance. -W

is hands with a swift, almost too quick motion. -It was a gesture of goodwi

ask any more questions that I did

showing any shame or humiliation for how they treated me. But

ont of me, his gaze intense and unreadable. His entire presen

tween us-a silence I didn't fully understand, whic

th superiority, arrogance, and a possessive edge, cla

n looked like a goddess incarnate, with hair a

t ridiculous, thinking I had caught his at

jacket. I didn't dare look his girlfriend in the eye w

ala, who was usually quiet, assured me w

nd. Only silence answered... If she wasn't g

until I reached my mother's bedroom. I knocke

presence that seemed to follow my mother everywhere. She was sta

n tomorrow? Why is everyone being

plain me

a gentle sigh. -Co

tled onto the rug, resting my head on

n humans and wolves were deadly and dangerous, always ending in destruction

new species: werewolves. She gave them a blend of both species, allowing them to act as med

mony? -I asked with a hint of impatience in

r destiny, who sought peace and wisdom. As a reward, upon r

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d powerful. Most wolves dedicate their lives to searching for this connection, as it is usually tailo

uld be like. For a brief moment, the image of the boy

and Father h

, and we love each other deeply. The bond is merely a guide from the Goddess,

t wo

o say both of your names to make it valid, and with that, you are free. Thou

g her words. -I will be care

and the promise of having a fated mate filled me