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d his family," a voice said. It was Madam Estelle, a middle-aged wom

b, Madam Est? I heard she is just new-bar

had been one week since she jumped into the water and took her life back from Prince Dominus, she'd clawed her way to the shore

d to die, she tho

n the Northern pack arrested her and dragged her into this place-somewhere very similar to where she was before. Or maybe

al jobs she never dreamed of doing-from sweeping and mopping to assisting in cooking and washing both the nobles' and warriors' clothes. She didn't know wher

ow how to serve the Grand Alpha and his family. We need all h

She leaned in, her face lighting up into a wide grin. "Are you su

, Lyra. Trust me. You think I wo

excited to disagree, even if she

ll four werewolf kingdoms. The Grand King sent him to conquer, and that's what he did. Look how he w

ad conquered. Apparently, she wasn't interested

e narrowed her gaze at the two ladies, her s

o a deep frown as she tilted her head over to the slave who dared to eavesdrop on her conversat

glared at Akira." How d

Madam Estelle called one

for a few seconds before she continued, "Beth, take her and change her clothes. She's goin

serving the Grand Alpha and his family less than two weeks after coming into this place. For ever

rivaled Dominus to become the most ranked knight in the four kingdoms before P

y for anyone; she was fiercel

ing to arrive?" Lyra asked, con

y now. I'm sure he is

ad always wanted to do with Prince Dominus before he left. Madam Estelle narrowed he

with Lyra following her, the two l

ilk she had been wearing before. They stood in a straight line, waiting for Madam Estell

had the opportunity to ask Beth about the preparations, but she was far from inte

fate. I wish I ha

violently, and she surged forward, reac

all. The men were gathered there, laughing, drinking, and bragging,

e didn't know where she was going until they drew c

soft hands," one of the men shouted happily-not

ed as her eyes narrowed;

All muscle and smug grins, wolf marks tattooed along their throats. Their armor was disc

r across his lips, stood up and walked toward Akira. She kept her head up, as the

ers before gripping her wrist and twisting it just enough to

d Akira swallowed. She didn't speak; s

nued, walking a slow circle around her. "Pretty, soft thin

a wondered what was funny. She stared at the

on the ass, and s

wobbled, but she caught it just in time. Allowing the tray to fall and

it in his palms once more. "So soft. I will te

m-or at the others now watching her, enjoying her discomfort. She swallowed her rage like poison.

nd carried another tray of drinks to the Grand Hall, wh

e tray pressing against her palms. Madam Estelle walked closely behind

e a glance at the lavish decorations. G

arply behind her back, her breath hot against Aki

in the chairs. But as she took another step, her gaze locked with that of Prince D

n't be him. I

n I'm in the