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rs as he approached from behind, delic

n we often saw in movies, his presence a blend of

ng a primal longing within me. Yet, it was not just his physical appeal that drew m

d by him? Who wouldn't y

like the chosen one, aware of je

dancing on my lips, my eyes shim

ed mate, while other girls effortlessly found their connections. But amidst the uncertain

ds me in a gesture reminiscent of bygone eras, evoking

chalantly, placing my han

he girls of the pack, adm

ke volumes about hi

particularly when I have stolen moments a

rolled past the Matinas ranch and stables, hoping

e I stood, my hand gently held by Gerald, the striking Gamma o

y excitement, an electric curr

logic, challenging the ver

ate, and we weren't meant t

illusion, a temporary dallian

we rarely strayed from our intended paths. Yet, in thi

day," he confessed, his deep azure eyes l

ed mate, and we bot

life. And yet, perhaps in this fleeting moment, we were

ed me amidst the humdrum of my u

significant lie I

ivial tasks; her doting omegas carried

y I possessed abundantly. However, in this particular instance, weaving

my deception. "Would you mind joining me for a chat by the shimmering r

ing into the crystalline depths of the river, our la

found their mates, they revele

he fringes, watching as others reveled in their newfound bliss. But here we were, on the

y curiosity ignited li

party. Or did he come for me, to ascertain whether fate had bestowed its b

our steps entwined like a melody

ed our every move—eyes filled with

same if he had chosen someone other than me

verish feeling of recognition, the tantalizing scent that would guide us unerringly towards each other. Ala

the fickle hands of fate," whispered the guardian of the riv

eturning my gaze to the ethereal gua

meant for us. Yet, he remained silent, allowing the misconception to persist, and I

shfo

the omega assigned as my companion by my father's decree, stood at th

Such vibrant plumage; it was a sight to behold," I spun a yarn, l

f melodic trills and colorful plumage brought about by the en

ted the garden, their feathers resembling del

tures that I would lead Kate if she we

he has been anxiously searching for you," she i

, fully aware that I had succe

believe that I had indeed been chasing bird

y clandestine escapade with Gerald under the cloak of nig

a realm of passionate intimacy—his touch

I felt alive and consumed by a warmth th