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Chapter 10: The Throne Is Mine

Author: Crystal Beee
last update Last Updated: 2025-04-03 23:49:45
Chapter 10:

Daryl's POV

I stormed out of the Red Room with my fists clenched. I could feel the thudding of my heart. As much as I hated it, I couldn’t stop thinking about the smug smile Damon had back in the Red Room. I didn’t need a witch to tell me that he was determined to take the Supreme Alpha throne.

Over my dead body! I swore.

My jaw clenched as I realized how much had changed. My plans were different now.

Just last week, I was set on leaving the pack, ready to cut ties and move to California. I knew disappearing like that would raise suspicions, so I came up with a plan. I decided to introduce a fake mate to my family. That way, they’d think I was settled, and that I wasn’t one of those unlucky wolves destined to be mateless forever.

But now… something shifted. A strange feeling took hold of me. I didn’t want to leave BlackThorn anymore.

Damon and I were both heirs to the throne, but I’d be damned if I let him take it. I hissed under my breath, just thinking about what a disas
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