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he freezing metal until my knuckles turned white. The slow, heavy footsteps stopped right

was

intensity. He wore dark, heavy leather armor, and his sharp, regal features seemed carved out of stone. The suffocating weight of his powe

ce to remain steady even though my heart

ed hands, and the defensive stance I had automatically taken. A small, mocking twist curled his lips a

his voice a deep, rough growl that vibrated through the stone walls. "The Silvermane pal

lifting my chin high, my eyes flashing with a sudden heat as I stared directl

no idea who you are speaking to," he mutte

and boiling hatred as I took a half step forward, refusing to let him intimidate me. "You ar

e end of the hall burst open, and Alpha Arthur marched into

ly, his face smoothing into a tight, fake smile as he looked between us. "This girl is just a lo

an replied without breaking eye contact with

iscuss pack business properly," Arthur insisted, gesturing toward

to follow under the watchful eyes of the guards. We stepped out into the grand, brightly lit main hall

rrounded us, a sudden, viole

heavy rain, and winter frost. At the exact same microsecond, Brian froze, his entire body stiffenin

attering power. It felt like a physical bolt of lightning striking my chest, sending a wave of burnin

ide my stomach, my hands flying to my chest as if I could physically rip the bond

s he stared down at me, his fists clenching so hard that his veins bulged against his ski

ur and the entire palace staff who had gathered in the balconies. "Reje

tary submission. He looked toward Alpha Arthur, his jaw tight as he spoke with absolute authority. "I am driven by political necessity and

though his eyes darted toward the guards, clearly terrifie

me with an unyielding glare. "I, Brian Peltz, claim you as my Luna right here on th

I hissed, my teeth bared as I tried to strike hi

whispers a chilling vow in my ear: "You will come to my fortress, little human but do not m