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The sun had barely begun its descent when Alexandro arrived at the borders, his heart a mixture of anticipation and relief. It had been weeks since he last saw Serena, and though their parting had been tense, he longed to see her again—to tell her how much he had missed her, how proud he was of the woman she was becoming. He had imagined her smile, the way her eyes would light up when she saw him, the soft touch of her hand in his. Everything felt more alive with her near. But the moment he reached the gates, there was no welcoming party. No carriage. No Serena.

At first, he thought there must have been a delay—perhaps the forest road was blocked or the weather had slowed them down. A few hours turned into a full day, and still, she didn’t arrive. That night, his wolf, Ravik, growled in restless unease. Something wasn’t right.

By the second morning, dread began to claw at his chest. He couldn’t sit still. He called for scouts, questioning them, sending men down the road to search. No
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    The sun had barely begun its descent when Alexandro arrived at the borders, his heart a mixture of anticipation and relief. It had been weeks since he last saw Serena, and though their parting had been tense, he longed to see her again—to tell her how much he had missed her, how proud he was of the woman she was becoming. He had imagined her smile, the way her eyes would light up when she saw him, the soft touch of her hand in his. Everything felt more alive with her near. But the moment he reached the gates, there was no welcoming party. No carriage. No Serena.At first, he thought there must have been a delay—perhaps the forest road was blocked or the weather had slowed them down. A few hours turned into a full day, and still, she didn’t arrive. That night, his wolf, Ravik, growled in restless unease. Something wasn’t right.By the second morning, dread began to claw at his chest. He couldn’t sit still. He called for scouts, questioning them, sending men down the road to search. No

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    Serena stirred awake on a hard wooden floor, her body aching from the awkward position she had curled herself into. The damp, salty air clung to her skin, and the sound of crashing waves rocked her deeper into confusion. Her eyes fluttered open, but the dimness of the room offered little comfort. The first thing she registered was motion—a rhythmic sway that made her stomach lurch. She was on a boat.A small, rusted porthole let in faint moonlight, casting eerie shadows across the cramped space she was locked in. Her wrists were sore from being bound, though they’d since removed the ropes. Her ankles still bore the faint burn from the silver bindings they used—an unforgivable insult to any wolf, even a newly turned one like her. The silver had weakened her senses, dampened her strength, and made her wolf whimper in retreat within her mind.The scent of mildew, salt, and unwashed bodies choked her nostrils. From above, the heavy stomping of boots, harsh laughter, and the deep grumble o

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    The moon was high, casting its pale light over the dense forest as the carriage rolled quietly through the winding path. Inside, Serena dozed lightly, her head resting against the velvet-lined wall. The journey had already stretched longer than expected, and the thick woods had a strange, calming rhythm that had lulled her into a half-sleep. But even in her rest, she felt the persistent hum of something foreign—something wrong.She shifted uncomfortably as the wheels bumped over a root. The sound of rustling leaves and the whisper of wind crept into her dreams, blending with the heavy stillness that surrounded them. Her wolf stirred within her, a quiet nudge at first, like a breeze brushing past her mind. Serena didn’t pay it much attention. She was still unused to the voice within, still uncertain whether it was instinct or imagination.“Something isn’t right,” the wolf warned her again, this time firmer. Serena blinked her eyes open. She leaned slightly forward, stretching her back

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    Serena folded the last of her dresses into the leather satchel, her fingers brushing over the delicate embroidery as she paused, a soft smile tugging at her lips. She was leaving. Not because she was running away this time, but because she was finally returning—willingly, wholeheartedly—to the man whose absence she felt in every breath. Her wolf, still new and unfamiliar in her mind, stirred with a strange energy. The beast wasn’t just content. It was excited.“Let’s go, Kiara,” she said as she slung the bag over her shoulder.“Are we heading to the palace?” Kiara asked, raising an eyebrow.“Not yet,” Serena replied, brushing her hair behind her ear. “I want to visit my family first. I need to see them before I leave.”Kiara nodded, understanding the sentiment. Together, they made their way through the familiar roads of Serena’s childhood village. The air was crisp with the scent of pine and burning wood, and the trees bowed gently under the weight of early frost. Her heart pounded fa

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    The wind howled like an angry spirit across the snowy northern border. The air carried the scent of pine and steel, mixed with the bitter bite of frost that never seemed to leave this land. Alexandro stood at the edge of the watchtower, his cloak wrapped tightly around his shoulders, his hands gripping the icy railing as his amber eyes surveyed the treacherous terrain beyond. The mountains loomed like silent sentinels in the distance, and beyond them—the shadow of Valerian's dominion.It had been weeks since he returned here.Weeks since he held Serena.And yet it felt like months. A lifetime.He closed his eyes for a moment, letting the cold bite into his skin, grounding him in the present. But his mind betrayed him, as it often did, pulling him back to memories that had become far too sacred. Serena's laughter as she watched the snow fall outside the palace window. The feel of her skin against his, the way her eyes softened whenever she smiled at him. The way her voice always sounde

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    The light outside was beginning to fade, casting a soft amber hue through the large windows of the palace’s west wing. The air felt heavy with unspoken words, and Serena’s heart beat a little faster when she was told her father had arrived. It had been months since she last saw him. Months since she had learned the truth about who—what—she really was. And now, finally, he had come.She walked through the marble corridor quietly, her fingers brushing against the stone walls as her thoughts raced. Her father had always been a steady presence in her life—stern but loving, silent but deeply protective. And yet, in the days after discovering she was a wolf, that same presence had felt distant, his silence louder than words. She had written to him, even tried to justify why he did what he did, but she couldn’t help the ache that grew inside her. He should’ve come sooner.Serena entered the meeting chamber. The door creaked open gently, and there he was—her father, standing tall, the weight

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