The Alpha's Secret Blood Oath

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a luxury I didn't have the opportunity to get when I desired. It always came in restless waves, and finally, when I decided I had had enough and would spare a few minutes to sleep, just in a drift, I saw i

o the sheets on my bed. My heartbeat had increased rapidly, pounding so violently that I

e scent of smoke st

I was able to slide out of bed, ensuring to wrap a shawl around my shoulders for warmth as I found my way to my favorite spot; the window. As usual, the full m

assed and

n black, and it moved with u

e window. The figure halted as it got to the window side, tilting its head slightly, giving out the clue it sensed my presence. My hea

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nt maps and scrolls. He lifted his head to look at me the moment I stepped inside. I wasn't able to read his expression, bu

I said, not putting an exchan

g his temple. "Could there ever be anytime t

ntrate on serious matters instead. "I got

is attention. His gaze became

d, but I was able to get a glimpse of silver beneath the hood. And for t

e fireplace, involuntarily let out a low curse. "Silver," he

th fury. "So, she decided

nt. "You knew before now

to strike. Then, the second she sensed a shift in power, I had better believe that she wouldn't sit id

felt colder aft

w long they had loomed around? Neither does anyone have any idea of

ntal work all this while. "We need to get into action an

ble, and I could sense he was already forming

is plan. "And what if we are

a storm brewing within them. "Then we

I lay down to rest,

tched endlessly high above me. I watched as torches flickered, succeeding in casting shadows against the walls. And as

one but Quee

t at the same time, she was gracefully dangerous and mesmerizing. Her succulent lips cur

rmured to my hearing,

haking my whole being.

one keen on getting information on a particularly interesting ins

exa

e out cruel, but strangely melo

tbeat s

n that happens..." She reached out to touch my face, her delicate fingers brushing my cheek affectionately. I flinched, as there was no warmth from her touch. I could only feel

spered, my voice cracking as

state. "Oh, my darling," she said, showing false sympa

g to get hold of myself, a scr

d. The hall melted into total darkness. I started givi

ousness, gasping for ai

en the scream to

irectly from