Betrothed to the Alpha

pte

ed to forget. Since her return, everything was imbued with the tension of the unknown, and this forced alliance with Xavier was only the beginning o

ut his decline remained a mystery. Three years ago, he was at the head of the pack, dominant and proud, with his intense gaze that had once melte

on, while feigning indifference. Her grandmother, weakened

age that's bothering you? she asked sof

Not really... It's just that I think back to when Finn was

aroused Lyra's curiosity even more. Why is there so much left unsaid around Finn? His instincts told

knew that Aisling had always liked her and that maybe she could get some honest answers. Lyra we

"Lyra, what a lovely visit! What is my honor

that was bothering her. "Aisling, tell me... What

justed the shawl on her shoulders. "Lyra, why are you trying to

this man. I have the right to understand what real

moment of silence, she took a deep breath. " Alright. Since you insist.

ion. "What do you mean he wasn't legit? H

s. Your father had chosen an heir long before his death, a young wolf whose tal

eper than she had imagined. "So... he knew all

anipulating everyone around him. He was clever, calculating... and

d by his lying words and false promises. She felt betrayed not only as a woman, but also a

she asked, her voice

m the pack, without the slightest mercy. Those who supported him were also exiled

s of the past, to preserve the family's reputation. Rage burned in his stomach. Luna and their stepmother had orchestrated her relationshi

they let me become their prey. They l

l, a strategy to maintain their control over the pack. But now that

lips. "Turn the page... I think I hav

g. "Be careful, Lyra. Vengeance can be a destru

r, and yet she had allowed herself to be trapped by him. She felt within herself a fierce determination to no

m. Their gaze locked, and Lyra approached her half-sist

ng, right? » Lyra whi

igning innocence. "What ar

knew he was just an imposter. And yet, you le

a's lips. "Oh, finally you found

rembling with anger. "Why did you let

t was fun to see you believe in your illusions, to see you hope. You were s

tion. "Never again." You may have played wi

ou're different now? This marriage to Xavier won't change anything, Lyr

ed. "We'll see, Luna. But know that I am no longer