s as I snuggle deeper into the pillow,

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ing wind. My body protests at the thought of movi

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eless. I squeeze my eyes shut, trying to block out everything. I'll fix

del

noyed at the interruption. A sharp cramp shoots through my

I half-yell

e of the pack maids, rushes inside,

words tumble out in a flurry, and she starts pacing. "Oh my god, what are we going

off as another wave of pain wracks m

say weakly,

ing about her imminent doom. I shake m

ion stares back at me. Deciding that today is not the day for full hygiene, I settle for a quick essentials-only wash. A package

d in a towel, I find Maggie mid-m

, "you're not losing

a slit running from the lap down. Matching it with pale blue heels, I accessorize with my butterfly bracelet from Da

she exclaims, pullin

anage to say

ntly, a sheepish grin

ure toward the doo

in. My fingers find the crescent moon pendant, fiddl

napping me out of my tho

I'm

with your necklace. You alway

She's no

re just guests. Well, very powerful,

ggi

e clamps he

leather, and something faintly minty. My

y voice low and guttur

es wide with fear. "Yo

rpening my senses as I sniff the air. The

to its source. It leads me to the dining hall doors, guarded

pen, I step inside,

he s

light, his frame lean yet powerful in a black denim jacket and ripped

at

the same time he says it,

My father growls under his br

efore shifting back to brown. Behind him, an ol

Dexter," the man says, his tone moc

growls, his pale blue eyes darken

I ask, my gaze ne

Alpha," Damien says, his voice

hadow Moon Pack-smiles coldly.

t!" My father's voice

forward, her golden hair flowing like fire, her eyes

r blood-red lips curling. "Oh, darling

y register befo

ng to shock. Blood sprays across the table as he falls to the ground, clawing at

am pierces the air, ra

e mingling with my mother's as we watch our Al