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s face. The Wolf King-the most powerful shapeshi

around me. The only thing I cared

hes," I ordered,

wolf behind Serena-I

rowled lowly,

d twice. He scrambled off th

ng the bedsheet tightly to cover h

t a contemp

lf King told you to get dressed, and here you

towar

décor like your Beta," I warned, "you

ent and quickly step

mistress-but we di

d the room, glancin

me space," I

filed out

turned

room," I commanded. "I ha

red by how I had handled

esitated and gestured to Serena. "Wh

yes shifted to Serena, still hidi

et her gaze

aid. "When she's fe

ill clearly trying to make sense of

to a quiet corner. Once the doo

ked. "You rarely visit my humble grounds-and ce

tter," I said, narrowing

her," I

"Y-Your Majesty. you want her? But she's clear

decisions, Derek. Are

ze cut through h

ly rattled but s

a. she's not suited for you. An Omega-especially one with such. a reputa

door opened again, and a cu

This is the Wolf King, Ardan. Mirabe

rabeth as she saunte

resisted. My stomach clenched with disgus

h!" I

y sensed my fury

our Majesty,"

d eyes

Now, take your. t

t matters to deal wit

isely, he said nothing more. He gave a small nod and e

na's

ple dress, fumblin

was far from

where fate was

just being near that powerful man-King Ardan-had boosted

e m

ll at once-of a woman

f, a safe haven throug

e, she would treat my wounds with

e day awaken when I encounter

she gave me a s

ne who could open it-but

truth behind the destru

as inside, but she would only shake her

n discovered by

ld destroy it-Willow on

d over. But each time, Dere

ow if I'd ever g

was in King A

he might be my mate-the

defense. I was nothing but a disg

d reject me in the end. He

would only ta

ered my room, yankin

dressed up to play prin

u mean?" I

issed. "The Wolf Kin

s st

accept

to reject me righ

el smirk. "Just because he likes you for now does

gue-but I swal

to fight. I couldn't

ed, my voice ba

ed. "Smar

gaze sh

little box? Still in my possession. Say the rig

at was n

scream-but

f to nod in si

leased by m

nomous glare at me,

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