Bride of the cruel Lycan

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staring at Eva

s burning as I stumble into the elevator. When I finally reach the street, I hail a cab and climb in, collapsing into the seat. The driver says something, but I don't hear him. I just give him the address and stare out the window, the tears coming faster now, unstoppable. My mind replays the scene over and over-Evan, his face so calm as he said the words, as if they meant nothing. And Jane, sitting there with that smug little smile. H-how could they? Evan was my everything. He was the one person I trusted, the only one who cared about me in this empty, hollow life. And now I have n

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to warm me. My head aches, my throat is dry, and my eyes feel puffy and swollen. A soft hand

She's always been like a sister to me, more than Jane ever has. Her presence makes me feel exposed, vulnerable, and the memory of

wrong, doesn't press for answers, and I'm grateful for it. My body feels heavy as I move, every step toward my father's study a struggle. When I knock on the door and hear his voice call me in, I take a deep breath,

as I blind. I force myself to move, taking the seat my father gestures to. I don't meet Jane's gaze. I can't. My chest fee

ous, his tone somber a

the late King Blackstone," he says, looking between the two of us. "Before he passed, I made him a promis

?" she blurts out, her voice sharp. "Jane." Father says, his tone a warning.

on is immediate. She shoots out of her seat, her chair scraping loudly against the floor. "You can't be s

her voice pitching higher. "I can't! I won't! I-I a-already have a mate!" The words hit me like a slap, my chest tightening painf

oughts a jumbled mess. If I tell the truth, everything will unravel. I kept my relationship with Evan a secret. If I reveal it now, I'll look like the jea

between us, and Jane takes the opportunity to launch into a speech about her love

g as I interrupt, "I'll do it." Silence falls. "I'll marry the Prince." Jane stares at me, her mouth slightly open. For once, she's speec

t I won't have to hear Jane speak about Evan anymore. I keep my eyes on the floor, not daring to look at either of