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Unveiling the moonlit mate

"You're mine!" he roared, possessive fury darkening his eyes. "If I have to brand you with my mark to keep every other wolf at bay, so be it!" Tears welled in Annie's eyes. "This marriage isn't love, it's a lie!" she screamed back. The room fell silent. "Maybe once," he conceded, a dangerous edge to his voice. "But things have changed. Now, you belong to me. You're mine, forever." Annie, the adopted daughter of a powerful pack, craves acceptance. Unlike other wolves, she lacks the full shift, a constant reminder of her difference. Then, a fated mate arrives, but instead of love's embrace, he brings a web of royal deceit that threatens to tear everything apart. Annie harbors a hidden secret, a burden that complicates everything. Can love blossom amidst manipulation and lies? Will she succumb to the alpha's possessive claim, or will she fight for a love built on truth and acceptance? In a world where loyalty is tested and alliances crumble, can Annie carve her path? Setting: it's a modern fantasy world with a focus on werewolf society and the political intrigue within it.

Daoist1Lwdjw · Fantasy
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71 Chs

Chapter fifty five

The lingering heat of the kiss danced on my skin as we retreated to opposite sides of the carriage once more. A stolen glance at Damian revealed a similar flush creeping up his neck, his eyes reflecting the turmoil of unspoken emotions. The air crackled with a newfound intimacy, yet a heavy silence descended upon us. The weight of the situation, the uncertainty of what awaited us at the palace, settled back in like a shroud.

The rhythmic clip-clop of the horses' hooves lulled us into a tense quietude. The passing scenery – rolling hills dotted with quaint villages – blurred into a watercolor wash as my mind replayed the stolen moment. Shame, a foreign sensation, tinged the edges of my excitement. We were bound by duty, yet the desire that flared between us felt like a betrayal of the trust placed upon us.