Forsaken by the Alpha, Chosen by Fate

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curve, the fabric shimmering with embedded diamonds. She didn't ju

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continued. The crowd quieted instantly.

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my arms and dragged me toward the stage. I stumbled, scraping my knee

like a sack of refuse. I looked up at

I whispered. "

cruel smile playing on her lips. "

byss of pain in his eyes. His inner wolf was fighting him. I could feel it through the

who loved power mor

lf, every guest, and every spy from ne

Jennings,

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dirt, gasping for air that refused to fill my lungs. The bond, that golden

ching his own chest. His wolf was

his arm, aggressively rubbing her scent over

ack Law, I had to complete the ritual. If I didn't, the

t him through

pper. "I, Charlotte Jenning

physically, but existentially. It was as if the sun had

rang out, sharp and imperious.

down at me with a performance of pity. "S

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strength in my sheer terror. "You can

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adjusted her diamond necklace, checking the clas

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saw Gabe one last time. He was kissing Harper, despera

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