: The Alp

, their surfaces etched with ancient symbols of power and lineage. Torches burned brightly in iron sconces

cil. Warriors and advisors, each loyal to his rule, waited in tense silence. His presence was a force, a gravity th

storm raged

like poison. Every lie has its price. He pushed the thought aside as his gaze fell upon Bryn, his second

yn's deep voice broke the sile

ike a restless beast. "The prophecy remains a threat," he said, his tone clipped. "But I

y glances, knowing the dangers of defying fate. Edrik, an e

er," Edrik cautioned. "It is a bond o

ned with fury.

hat followed

ked, his voice s

shadows across his face. His lips curved into a s

the air like a bl

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ne

re silent on the marble floor, her senses sharp as knives. She had trained for this moment since the day her p

mere hours ago. The Alpha King had chosen

Sel

from the shadows, his dark eyes searching hers. "You

it. "And waste the only chance I'll ever have to bri

warned. "You'll be walk

flinching. "I am the wolf

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Me

stepped through its great iron doors, her heart beat a steady, controlled rhythm. She wor

e scent of pine and fire. When their eyes met for the first time, the air

d. His dark hair framed a face of sharp angles and fierce beauty, but it was his eye

aid, his voice smooth

she replied, her tone

ey simply stood, each

you're here,"

said, her lips curving sl

. "This is not a

didn't falter. "I'

proval, perhaps, or curiosity. He st

e no lies betwe

the lie slipping eas

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e

as Aric and Selene exchanged vows before the moon and flame, something ancient s

nd by fate and lies, each carried secr

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