's voice was a hoarse whi
ver. "Confirmed. Nine potential mates. The matching
ine. It was an incredible number, offering her a vast range of c
n to recite the rules, a familiar
iod.' During this time, you hold absolu
soul, a promise of the powe
'Beast-Mark Contract' with any number of the partners. Those not chosen will have t
. The trial period was the fem
by your partners will be automatically transferred to your account.
her lips. This was the control she c
waiting for sounded. "Partner
r voice firm despit
her, showing nine simple folder icons arranged
scanned
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n Beau
n Ha
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to ancient, powerful noble families, names whispered with awe and fear throughout
r, she tapped the firs
playing the most basic
on Stryker
. The rest of the screen
ng as such a coincidence in the world, and did not associate
cond folder: Alis
me. "Name: Alistair V
ch folder was a carbon copy of the last. A name. An age
a cold, creeping disappointment. The triumph she ha
e wasn't just a risk; it was a
nformation?" she demanded,
el males, only basic identification is provided
ped, her hands clenching in
te. All further information must be discovered by you during the trial
he door to the booth sl
ents leaving her reeling. She felt like she'd been tos
to choose, to control her own destiny. And what had she
sting grounding her. She would not be de
ing. The bright sunlight of the capital city felt harsh and unforgiving. The
needed, then she would get it herself. She would u
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