Her Chosen Mate

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osed room and changed into new clothes, I hope you're ready to take on your duties as I exp

breath brushed against my cheek, sending a chill down my spine. The closeness wasn't

ell of alcohol strong on his breath, creating a queasy feeling in my gut. I took a step ba

table, downing the contents o

" The question slipped out

l for me. You're just what I ne

other's body and the cruel faces of my stepfather and stepbrother, their accusation

asking for your opinion." He clicked his tongue, almost mockingly. "I saved your l

y cheeks as I shook

, his face inches from mine. The pressure of his hold was painful, b

his fingers digging into my skin. "You will

life? Just the thought of following his command made me feel sick, as if it would tur

rs streaming down my face. "Don't make me kill anyone. I don'

him. "Oh, but I know exactly what you're capable of. Tomorrow, you'l

ck as I stared at him. He wanted me to attack my own people, the ones I had

barely above a whisper. "Plea

you think if they had the chance to kill you again, they'll think twice?" His grip on my chin tightened pai

. Maybe he was right. They all hated me and called me all sort of names, I was never accepted by them

ing back. "If you try to go against my order, or try to run. I'll hunt you myself and ensure you don't see the next day."

ind filled with the thought of what Lucian had a

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of escape. I longed for a life where I could be free, like any other wolf, focused

d, a faint, rhythmic sound filled my ears, each thud growing louder, until it became almost unbearable. My senses sharpened, a

down my spine, stirring up memories of being too late to save my mother. I couldn't let th

tairs, leading me to the second floor, and soon I could tell it wasn't just someone being hurt. I

rp, sword-like dagger flew toward me. I instinctively dodged, pressing myself aga

y glistening with sweat. His gaze was fierce and unyielding, filled with an anger that made my blood run c