The Alpha's Damnation

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a's mind as she slowly emerged from a dream. Morning light filt

she was enveloped in warmth she had

d from the depths of sleep. Her eyes fluttered open, and f

d why was she so w

soft bed, and-an arm! She snapped her gaze up the bed, finding Adolphus gaz

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trayal crossed her face. She scrambled away from him, her body tense and rigid

any words he spoke would only inflame her further. He watched as she pul

pat, her voice trembling.

e would focus on?

t know, that his intentions had been pure, that he had simply wanted to keep her warm and safe. B

king with barely suppressed rage. She felt violated, betrayed, and deeply hurt. The

're ready," he invited softl

ind him, he couldn't help but wonder if there would ever be a way to make her understand, to heal the wounds he had

e door, snapping her out of her trance with a long draw of breath. "Miss Seraphina,

tion to ask. The maid turned the handle and stepped inside, h

ld not be a good morning for a young human whose family was only annih

ter's girl's eyes taking her aback. "Does everyone know that I hate werewolves and despi

d blinke

her folded dress, which had been so dirty last night. She was almost

turning her back to the maid, who sudde

bathe you last night," Emma told her, in cas

ut that'd be a lie, and she didn't feel comf

She wondered but quenched the curiosity with

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a messy bun to watch them closely without her hair obstructing her view. She felt out of place, a fragile human among predators, her heart beating a frantic rhythm in her chest.

Massive tapestries depicting ancient battles and hunts draped the walls, their intricate designs telling the storied past of the werewo

primal vigor, the sound of ripping flesh and cracking bones filling the room. Conversations were low and guttural, punctuated by growls and laughter that sent shivers down Seraphina

und his face. His eyes, a piercing dark red, locked onto Seraphina with a mix of possessiveness and amusement at how she stood cute and glaring at people

voice a deep rumble that

screamed at her to run, to escape this den of monsters. But she knew it was futile. The hall

air. As she sat, she felt the weight of their gazes on her, the silent judgment and curiosity of the pack. She was an outs

t against her ear. "You are here as my

brought here against her will, forced to witness the brutality and savagery of the werewolves up close. Her mind raced with

ed because she was too simple. She wished the sight and smell of the meal nauseated her. She wished she could not bring herself to eat, to partake

, cry and fight, but perhaps last night had been all she's

er turmoil. They spoke of hunts and territory disputes, of human women and futu

a long drink, his eyes never leaving Seraphina's face. "You will learn to accept your

her expression neutral, to not give him the satisfaction of seeing her fear. But inside, she was a storm of emot

ctly? As the trophy? T

very stone itself. She imagined the screams of the werewolves as they burned, their monstrous forms writhing in agony, and her own loud laughter. But it was just a fantasy,

for her. James wouldn't,

n his lips. His eyes fixed on her. "It'd be a failed

when she realized he was

fire in your head? It'd be a failed

How did

hus. She blinked nervously before stuffing a piece of meat between her l

eyes still fixed on her. "Enjoy your breakfast, Seraphina,"

azing with defiance. "I will never be one of you," sh

drawn into his dark red ones, their noses almost touching, and they could almost taste each other's breath. "You have no idea what you will become," he whisp

eath, while he traced her

hem. Their laugh was a chilling chorus that sent a wave of dread through Seraphina. She turned her gaz

d to survive. But for now, she was trapped. She was a lone human in a den