Betrayed by the Moon
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the sun had even risen. The strong soap left my fingertips sore and hurt. As though the pack wanted to
he pack's elite. She spoke in a deep, icy tone
s, I chose not to do so. What happened when I dared to r
ted black hair, my reflection in the pool of soapy water looked back
other women of the elite said. I could hear them, bu
opic of their conversation. I never gave it any thought, ev
k, "It means something."
d down at me as though my very existence was a criminal. I
cealing the imprint under my dress's frayed sleeve. I didn't have tim
mony, a celebration of the Lycans' power and unity, took place tonight. I had
inging elbows, while holding a tray of beverages.
d up, which
at that po
to miss with his wide shoulders and sharp golden eyes. The Alpha. Strong and invincible.
turned. Wine spilled at his fe
ence bec
eyes on me, the atmo
in a deep, powerful v
y legs shook. I avoided looking i
a," I said. "It ha
me," he c
eat. I experienced it-a sudden surge of warmth, an odd tingle tha
fri
avy that my knees almost gave out. Th
grew st
ick to m
ly, disinterested tone. "I could never have
e out among
"Alpha," but he silenced
Pack, deny you as my mate." His words
Not in this place. Not in public. Their whispers and l
hadowy corner of the servant's quarters. My soul
f in a whisper. She paired me with someone who detested m
med to give a subtle glow to the crescent mark on
wn the hallway. With a creak, the door opened, and two el
uestioned, "I
r. "It is confirmed
ng for?" My voice t
you don't belong in this pack. You'll be sent away tomorr
ion for being cruel, particularly to women
aying, "No." "This
in a position to argue." "Than
iny space. I was unable to allow them to
ecurity at the servant's qu
footsteps coming. Two pack warriors
bed my arm and s
nst their hold and yel
pulled me into the pa
d my face. The wheels of a carriage creaked menaci
thrashed more violently. "Darius!" Even though I
arriage. With tears running down my cheeks, I put my hands
ing for me when I left the