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lone in the silence. Tears welled up in my eye

when I unlocked the secrets of the box, I would find a way to my freedom

ll I had. Until then, I would play the part of the

ing myself to take a deep breath. Tears had left th

onference room. My heart pounded as I walked only bec

his back to me. He turned upon hearing the door open, weari

ay. There was no warmth in his eyes, no oun

quet starts soon. And I'll be ta

ng me home with you?" I

he stated. "You should know by now that

quite well rejecting Derek in front of ever

my case, but before I could utter a

, Your Majesty," she said, bef

attempt to speak. He turned and headed towards

. What had I gotten myself into? Ardan's offer

ere something else at play? What

ty of my future. I moved through the banquet like a ghost

eassurance, as he ushered me out o

nd slammed the door shut. The car was as silent as a graveyard. I stole a glance at Ardan

that exposing Derek's brutality might not earn me any favors,

med the safest course

e car slowed down and he stopped the car at a grand

as I emerged out of the car. We walked together, in silence. As we walke

a young man s

rdan replied curtly. "She w

y the deference in his posture, raised an

ed, "but rumors have been swir

nothing more than a slave I acquired. Find he

respectful nod. "As you command, Alpha." He turned toward

ties were minimal, mostly helping with small t

de. Unable to ignore the unsettling feeling, I crep

neared the large doors leading to the

orward. As I strained to hear the source of the sound, it came aga

myself. But outside was empty. Just as I began to breath

Derek's cruelty. I was rooted to the spot, I cried and begged for mercy bu

f me until I was completely naked.

gs," the wolf

my legs until he could see every corner. I was sc

't get any more shocking, the