The Omega's Secret Lover

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op overlooking the sprawling grounds, a glass of whiskey in hand. The drink burned as i

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strength when most would have crumbled. But I saw the cracks beneath the surf

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her moving through the gardens. She wasn't dressed for a midnight stroll-her dark robe b

lass down and leapt silently from the rooftop. My landing was soft, my movements

ier. Her shoulders sagged slightly, her hands gripping the sto

ke a habit of lurking i

and unyielding. A smirk tugged at my

r features, making her look ethereal. "You've been following

g an eye on you," I replied smooth

ysitter," she said,

, taking a step closer. "

but only slightly

debated how much to reveal. "Let's just say I have a vested inter

pressed, her expr

ve got enemies, Isolde. More than you realize. And if you think Marc

he rippling water of the fountain. "I don't need anoth

countered, stepping closer. "It's

, but the slight tilt of her h

nued. "Smarter than Marcus, for sure. That's why he lef

his name, but she didn't turn to face me.

ell you this-you're more than the Luna they expect you to be. And the soone

her gaze, a spark of defiance that sent a thrill through m

w smile spreading across my face. "I just need y

e didn't walk away either

Carring

ack to the estate. Killian's words lingered in my mind, an

uldn't ignore-a certainty in his words, a confidence that bordered on arrogance. H

gainst it, closing my eyes. The weight of the day pressed do

e estate was quiet, the gardens bathed in silver ligh

d sharply. "Come in," I called, my voice ste

nervous. "Luna Isolde, the council has requested

"For what

," she replied,

onto the edge of the bed, my mind racing. The council wasn't k

nd I had a sinking feeli

the windows as I entered the council hall. The air was heavy

an air of casual disinterest. His eyes found mine immediate

his expression grave. "Thank you for joinin

," I replied, my voice steady despit

The council has received troubling news," he began, his gaze sweeping over the ga

refused to let my shock show. "And

tone accusatory. "If he's returned, it could

y voice cutting through the room like a blade. "His betrayal was a

d. "But actions speak louder. We need assurance th

, and it made my blood bo

loyalty isn't the issue here," he said, stepping forward. "The issue is whe

his expression unreadable. "And

olden eyes gleaming. "

ing uneasy glances. Cain raised a hand, silencing them. "A

I have a history with people like Marcus.

efore nodding. "Very well. But under

an replied, his ton

lvement meant I wouldn't face Marcus alone, but it also meant stepp