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But just before the doors closed, Cora wrenched herself free and dropped to her knees in front of Rowan.
“Alpha, please don’t take my parents‘ words to heart,” she sobbed. “And please don’t be angry with Lylah. This is all my fault p>
“Cora p>
Eldric and Daia pulled her up at once.
Daia wrapped her arms around her protectively. “Never do that again. She isn’t worth your tears. Watching you beg only entertains her. Come p>
I watched the four of them vanish behind the closing doors
Night had fallen when I stood before my vanity, the scent of crushed herbs sharp as I pressed them to the red mark flaring across my cheek.
The door opened behind me.
wan entered.
t me,” he said softly, reaching for the container.
shoved him away.
“Lylah.” Instead of retreating, he wrapped his arms around my waist, his chin resting on my shoulder.
The reflection in the mirror made my stomach churn.
“Please don’t shut me out,” he murmured. “I never meant for things to escalate like this. I never thought they would p>
“You never thought Alpha Eldric and Luna Daia would retaliate when their precious daughter was laughed at by the entire pack?” I cut in. “Even though she brought it on herself p>
He sighed, the sound heavy with Alpha authority softened into feigned tenderness.
“I’m sorry about your speech. And I’m sorry if it seems like I’ve been defending Cora. It’s nothing more than courtesy. I swear.” His arms tightened. “You have to believe me that you are the only one I will ever love. You–my future Luna p>
He didn’t see my fists clench.
Didn’t see the way my lips curled in a disgusted smile.
Rowan kept speaking, his voice gentle, coaxing–like soothing an injured pet back into obedience.
“Last year, you told me you wanted to visit Mount Silvaris again, but I was too bussy with some unfinished projects. I’ll arrange everything now. We’ll go together p>
The desire had already up to ash, just like my feelings for him.
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