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this union, then we can't go on, we can't move forward with it," he said firmly. "There will be no choice but to end the agreement, and

ickly as if eager to agree with him. "That's fair," she said, her voice soft but determined. "For now, no one has to know wha

have our answer. Until then, Jerome's actions will remain a secret. But if the Moon Goddess agrees to th

announce it, we'll also declare that Jerome has chosen Marriott as his new mate. If the Moon Godde

Patrick and Gloria exchanged a glance, both of them cl

es this union, we'll make sure Jerome's new mate is Marriott, and Nathalie's famil

d but still in agreement. "That's the right decision.

ent. "Yes, that's how it will be. Jerome will move on with M

action. "Thank you, Alpha Jason. I'm really grateful," she said sweetly

nd collected. "I'll take my leave now," he said, his

ce the door closed behind him, she let out a small laugh, her eyes flashing with triumph.

nge?" Gloria asked, her eyebrows drawing togeth

"Jerome hurt me, Mom. He betrayed me, and now he's going to suffe

n agree so easily?" he asked, his voice laced with suspicion. "When I looked into his e

re you saying? Do you think Alpha Jason actually wants to

ng feels off. It didn't seem like he was just going along with the plan because of pi

e said quickly, shaking her head. "Alpha Jason has been without a mate for so long. He's proba

sure about that? Because I got the sense that he wasn't just agr

onfusion. "Emily, are you sure you're not reading this wrong? A

ctually want her as his mate, not just for revenge or to settle things with Jerome? No, it couldn't be. This was about control, about

uncertain than before. "Alpha Jason is easy to manipulate because he's been a

onvinced. "Maybe. But I'd keep an eye on him if I were

ve feelings for her? She didn't want that. She wanted control, power over Jerome and his father.

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