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resh and I felt like I was suffocating. The pain made me vulnerable and I wept for my own inability to be strong. That day had fin

of all the memories I shared with my parents. The laughter, the adventures, the wise counsel they had given me ove

s of my parents leadership and bravery. I listened, my throat constricting with em

dad had a mate. The discussion and talks about how important a mate is went on and on. My

nd not put on an act. I bowed to know the real reason behind my parents death and I will. My voice

my tears any longer. I wept openly, mourning the loss of my parents, my leaders, and my gui

n my shoulders as he gently rubbed them. I really wanted to immerse myself in his emb

em again. I knew my parents were gone, but I also knew that their legacy lived on through me a

final farewell to my beloved parents. May their soul rest on with the moon

or my pack and fight off all my foes. I thought about it and realized that being defiant to them at all tim

honor our late Alpha and Luna by continuing their legacy," I said, my

rebuilt without that." Xavier said through the crowd and I only controlled mysel

d with determination. We knew that the road ahead woul

ng there at the edge of the crowd, his eyes fixed on me with intensity that made my skin crawl. I had no idea who he

responsibilities bearing down on me. I was the new A

out a mate but damn, I'm not up f

well walked up to me a

be.". I answe

trong." He added and all I c

l take care of hi

we'll handle him." I half shrugged and watche

ng his laughter,

ed my shoulders, ready to face

anding in the center of the pack house, his

emanded, my voice

your secrets, Laura," he said, his voice low and menacing. A

his stranger was not just any ordinary threat. He was

terious man,