Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Mary
plan didn’t work the way intended Deckard was supposed to repose her after birding i
I’m beyond furious that my plan d
Wait, where is the damn gamına warriort
What did Deckard do with him, and why is he hiding everything. The idea that for might hem actually laid with, Annie a muakes me se jealousy, the kind that beirris and twists in my gut. He waddla’t be couldn’t Cradd la The thright alone feels like a betrayal of everyone! done for him, everything I‘
I have so many questions, and it’s driving me imane that Deckard won’t talk to me. Then he that me more! Its the already wement the into his head? Into his heart! No that is not possible, Deckard could never fall for any woman. He raily has an atom of affect the ghee and I huren at He has nothing left for any woman.
One thing I can grudgingly be thankful for is that the stupid bonding ceremony didn’t happen. But I can’t shake the nagging fear that wry scheme has somehow brought them closer. What was I even thinking, spiking her drink with a mix of hard drugs and an intense aphrodina.
How could I have known Deckard woudl be the one to satisfy her? The thought makes my blood bod
I want to expose her, to lay bare everything that did and didn’t happeri, but I know it’s a risk, a log one. Still, I don’t care. Derkend kept me dark, and if he won’t trust tre, why should I protect his precious secret? Those who know about it will take the fall, riper tally that meddling old healer.
centirely. If she’s gone, I could have direct access to her medical preceds I’d be the
This could be my chance to remove the healer from the picture e one to treat her, the one to hold her fate in my hands,
The thought sends a shower of satisfaction down my spine, but I pause, forcing myself to ste overthinking I need anvers, and there’s only one way to get them
I head straight to Bria. She’s nosy, but she might know something useful.
“What’s happening with the Lain!” I demand, crossing ing arms as I stare her down. “What’s the Alpha biding that he won’t let angone see her? And now the bonding ceremony is canceled? Or what p>
I expect confusion, maybe even alarm, bur Bria’s expression is frustratingly neutral.
“Well, Mary,” she says, tilting laer head, “you’re closer to the Alpha than I am. Shouldn’t you know what’s going on better than anyon
Her words cut, but I keep my composure. “Well,” I say, lowering my voice compiratorially, “I heard the Luna was misbehurting so badly that the Alpha had to step in and keep her under control p>
Bria raises an eyebrow, unimpressed. “Did you hear that from the Alpha himself p>
“No,” I reply quickly, feigning indifference. “A line birdie
“Who?” she presses, her curiosity sharpening
Her questioning makes my stomach twist. Of course, this was a mistake. It’s titia, after all–always digging always prying. I feel the first flicker of regret, but it’s too late to take it back now
“You shouldn’t go about carrying rumors, Mary. You should know better than that,” Bria’s tone dripped with condescension. “You are an important member of our pack, and you know the rules. If a park member carries such rumors, then-
“Oh, that’s enough, Brial” I cut her off sharply, my patience snapping
“What is it? I was only selling you about what I heard. You didn’t have to turn it into a sermon the snapped back, indignant
I didn’t bother replying. The irritation bubbled over, and before she could say another word, I turned and left her presence in haste.
1 realized my mistake as soon as I walked away I shouldn’t have gone to Bria first. Her self–righteousness only made things worse, and now i couldn’t risk the wrong story spreading I should’ve whispered it among the servants instead.
Anger coursed through me as I replayed the scene in my head. Was Deckard truly laying with that “laich” And after what I warrior entering her room! Did Deckard not see it? Or worse, did he choose to ignore inf
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Amica is proving to be more of a threat than I anticipated. Her silence only makes her morralangerous, like a predator folding
I needed to find someone else to confide in—someone who could help me piece this together willst drawing suspicion. My eyes scammed the around, and then I saw her–the healer
Without wasting a moment, I quickened my pace, lirailing straight toward her.
“Hey, Manha?” I call out sharply from behind
She stops and turns, her face a careful mask of politeness. “Miss Mary: Is there an issue p>
“I should be the one asking.” I say, closing the distance between us. “Were you able to resolve ilie, hypersexual issu tapping her shoulder with feigned concerns.
Martha’s face flickers with confusion–or perhaps annoyance. “What? What are you talking about! Li n’t know anything about that,” she replies.
firmly, her tone cool and dismissive.
“ Oh, please, Manha. The truth is as clear as day, I just want to know if you’ve fixeilher, so I can inform the guests accordingly,” I say, my patiriace already fraying
“Miss Mary ” she says, maintaining her composure, “If you want to know anything about the Lama, Esuggest you ask the Alplus directly. I’m not at liberty to disclose patient information to “just anyone p>
The words hit me like a slap, and I feel a thash of rage bubbling beneath my skin. “Just anyone p>
Tin not just anyone!” Liry not to snap, despite my efforts to stay calms. “Ti a doctor in the one who called you here, remember p>
“I understand, Miss Mary,” she says but i hate hene calm she is as her calmness only fans my anger. “But I don’t have the permission to discuss this. Please, speak to the Alpha if you need answers.
With that, she turns on her heel and walks away, leaving me standing there, angry, fury radiating through every inch of my body.
Stupid fool
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