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e commented as she wiped her brow.

the morning renovating the garden into a tranquil haven. Our activity helped to calm my

ut him. And now, as I worked alongside Grandma Estelle, I couldn't help but wonder if our paths would cross again soon. Would he remember our brief conversation and seek me out? Or was it

rom the rosemary bush, I asked Grandm

ty-five now. He just became a beta after extensive training from Alpha Theon

xt training ab

ome the next alpha.

back to trimming the rosemary bush. "It's just that he

aster rate than humans. Brayden has already demonstrated his strength, which is why he was selected for t

ically his beta?" I inquired aga

earned because of their abilities and skills. But since Alpha Theon didn't want to give the rank to other

w servants?" I wondered aloud, seeking mo

in the pack who is very capable and intelligent, they might be chosen

there were other roles we could fulfill within the pack, ones that would allow us to showcase our unique skills and talents. Would I be able to practice my medical skills here and help heal injured pack members? Perhaps Grandma could use

on her brow, so I rushed to her side and gently placed a hand on her shoulder. "That's it.

le. She hugged me tightly, whispering in her ear, "Take thing

y cheeks heat up at the question. "But you can't blame me for being

It's natural to be curious and take your time adjusting to new surroundings. Just remember not to

ied, feeling a rush of guilt in my ch

's presence, his laugh, and the way his steel-blue eyes seemed to see right through me. Why couldn't I stop thinking about him? No. It could

ndsome, and I had always been drawn to good-lookin

ere, and I will forget about Brayden. Plain and simple. I couldn't let myself get distracted by these feelings, especially when there was

oked up from the roses and squinted into the fading sunlight. My eyes widened at the sight of men run

rying to put some distance between myself and the approaching group. Unluckily, I

s on the herd of men. But they seemed not to notice me. And then my stomach

change made my body cold with dread. I wanted to scream for help, to make them stop

amiliar figure growled aggressively at the other wolves, causing them to stop in their tracks and back off. As I felt like I might

e roared at the others once more, an

a little cutter blade glinting in the sunlight caught my eye. I choked out a so

hat had ensnared me. The blade sliced through th

peared next to me in a bare, sweated torso and pants. His nose seemed to be flaring as he glared at

ewolf who saved me from getti

blocking the way." He glanced down at my bruised foot and I caught his eyes softened. But he immediately regained his stern expression as his chin jutted out defiantly. "I was kilo

ld he speak to me like that? I thought we were already close friends, but his hurtful words made me question everything. Clenching the basket firmly in my hands, I sud

t the

to insult me just because I'm human. I can do a lot of things. I'm liter

. The pain in my foot only intensified, both physically and emotionally. It was as if his in

y, wa

tartled me, causing me to freeze in my tracks. I hesitated, unsure if I should give him another chance t

to lash out at you like that. I was

come the next alpha. It must have been challenging for him. Un

pology, Brayden. And... I'm sorry for screaming at you,"

denly took my hands in his, causing my heart to skip a beat.

tempting a smile. "You should

il I know you're okay. Let me show you around,

Brayden quickly reassured me, saying, "I have a higher co