The Rogue Alpha's Huntress Mate

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oday, Amber. Our pack and ki

earing them. This day was supposed to be a grand occasion-the day I found my

added in her usual formal tone. "A

al. I respected my title, but moments like these made it difficult to endure. Still,

y for a princess," she said, her chuckle devoid of warm

plied, struggling to

second, she yanked on the corset strings mercilessly. A sharp breath ru

houlder. "Finding a husband is crucial tonight. You ar

owed hard, shoving a

not been himself for years. The servants whispered that his illness w

rth. There was no prince waiting for me, no predetermined fate. Instead, I

ppeared the moment I understood my duty. I

ss than usual. Something about tonight uns

flushed?" My mother jerked my head sid

work of any maid. I grabbed the brush from her hand before she

hands striking eight. Offering

cing my hand in hers as she

rned the grand space, golden lights flickering atop each table. Blooming white flowe

d, I spotted my father, and my h

unwavering poise. To the outside world, he remained the strong and noble Alpha King Sebastian. No one knew the tr

stairs. He was my light in this world, and ev

ling," he said warmly, k

How are yo

lowly as I supported his faltering steps.

eyes pleading. "But I must, Dad.

before resuming our walk. "And may

know? No one in the palace

ed smoothly. "I was restl

t my excuse-or at least dec

ed. We turned to see a familiar figure stepping forward. "But ma

ather replied with a nod befor

s fluttered in my stomach. Tonight, our conversation m

husband, but was that

ok my hand, pressing a kiss to my knuckles

ad yourself," I replied out of courtesy

-toned skin, and his green eyes were captivating. His e

dance?" he asked,

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oor, his grip firm but gentle. He sensed my unea

caught

ree. My chest tightened as I inhaled again. It was unfami

ro

e step foot into my ball? He had to be

reaction to the scent-the way my body

r?" Nathan's voice pulled me

d. "Just dizzy fr

top if yo

can m

chin up. "Jus

the room made me uneasy. She liked Nathan. He was al

aid you are the most exquisi

tease, Nathan. There are

are the most beauti

and I knew this was the moment. If he desire

else is your heart te

e around it, Amber. I have wanted you

sharply. "

"How could I know someone as remarkable as you and not

an, my childhood friend, was

hunting. I would become a wife, a queen, an

n my chest. "I

eaths. But no matter how much I tried to calm myself,

as the only living h

I turned back to

scent hit

er thi

A presence loomed behind me, and before I could m

ers down my spine. "Hello, Pri