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Lucian’s face went pale at my words, his composure cracking. “What Vlanche’s child? What are you even talking about?” he snapped, his voice rising slightly. He looked around, clearly panicked at the potential judgment of those present. “We can always talk about this, Freya. Just…. don‘ t embarrass me in such a prestigious. place!”
I crossed my arms, my expression unyielding, but he wasn’t done.
“Fine!” he continued, desperation creeping into his voice. “If you hate Vlanche that much, I’ll kick her out of the pack. Hell, I’ll exile her if that’s what you want! Just… stop this.”
I clenched my fists at my sides, my nails. biting into my palms. He wasn’t listening -he never listened.
“I’m not embarrassing you, Lucian,” I
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said, my voice calm but cold. “You‘ re doing that all by yourself. I’ve made my decision. I severed our bond, and it’s done. Guess what?” I leaned in slightly, meeting his gaze head–on. “Now, you can finally do whatever you want without me.”
His face twisted with anger at my words, his jaw tightening as his eyes bore into mine. But I refused to show any sign of regret or weakness.
The truth was, I felt nothing while watching him spiral. No pity, no guilt–just the faint sense of liberation growing stronger with each passing moment.
His gaze went to Theron, “You fell for Freya? She’s just a fragile wolf I’ve kept under my protection for eight years. Do. you think you can handle her? What’s so special about her? She’s weak, a lone creature who can’t even give you a pack- just a pretty face waiting for my command.”
He growled low, his eyes gleaming in the moonlight. “Let me be honest, Freya. If you
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leave me, no one else will protect you from what‘ s out there. Only I’ve kept you safe, given you everything. The wild won’t spare you. It’s not too late to come back to the den where you belong.”
“Because no one will ever respect a weak wolf as you, but my pack! How dare you so ungrateful to what I’ve offered to you, huh?”
He looked at me with a smug expression, but a flicker of unease rippled through his golden eyes, betraying the beast’s pride beneath his calm facade.
The moment Lucian’s sharp words slashed through the air, it felt as if icy claws raked down my spine. My blood ran cold, my heartbeat slowing to a dull, steady thud in my ears.
I forced a pale smile, masking the slight tremor in my voice as best I could. “So, that’s how you see me.”
His jaw tightened, his nostrils flaring like a
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predator trying to contain himself. His gaze wavered, conflicted, but the growl in his voice remained firm.
“If you hadn’t betrayed me, I wouldn’t-”
“Security!” My voice rang out, cutting him off with the finality of a silver blade. “Get
out.” I commanded.
Lucian let out a harsh laugh, his voice echoing through the room. “You don’t get to command me here, Freya. I’m an Alpha, a visitor. And you? You‘ re nothing. Were you even invited? Or did they only let you in because they still think you‘ re my Luna?” His smirk twisted cruelly. “Guess what? I’m the one who can make sure you get the hell out of here!”
Before I could respond, Alpha Theron stepped forward, his presence filling the room with quiet authority. “And who are you, exactly, to barge in and disrupt a meeting?” Theron’s voice was calm but icy. “Are you even invited here? Because I don’t recognize you. What I do see is
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someone harassing a guest who actually belongs here.”
Lucian s smug expression faltered, his confidence wavering for the first time.
“Her, belong?” he scoffed, though his voice lacked its usual venom. “Don’t play dumb, Theron. You know exactly who I am. I’m the one who should be here–not her.” He straightened, attempting to regain control. “And you, of all people, don’t have the right to speak to me like that!”
In his frustration, Lucian reached for my hand, gripping it tightly. His possessiveness was suffocating, but before I could pull away, Theron‘ s low growl filled the room.
Lucian froze as Theron stepped closer, his towering frame casting a long shadow.
“You will not lay a hand on her,” Theron hissed, his voice deadly calm.
Lucian’s hand dropped instantly, and he took a cautious step back.
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Theron’s gaze never left him. “You don’t get to ruin my business with your tantrums, Lucian. And for the record? You‘ re nothing to her anymore.”
Lucian’s face twisted in fury, his hands. balling into fists at his sides. “I’m her Alpha!” he shouted, his voice desperate
now.
Theron let out a humorless laugh. “Don’t you see? She’s not interested in you anymore. You‘ ve lost her, Lucian.”
Lucian’s fury boiled over, but before he could speak, I stepped between them, my voice steady and unwavering. “He‘ s right, Lucian. You‘ ve lost me. Whatever claim you think you still have–it’s gone. Accept it and leave.”
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