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Chapter 9 Someone New

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(Penelope)

I stood frozen on the terrace, my father’s words sinking in like teeth into flesh.

“What do you mean Edward will be there tonight?” I asked, gripping the phone tighter.

“Exactly what I said,” my father replied bluntly. “Alpha Benjamin’s son will attend the banquet. He’s eager to meet you.”

“The arranged marriage partner you never bothered to tell me about?”

“It’s been in motion for months, Penelope. Edward is a suitable match. Strong bloodline, excellent pack connections.”

“And what about my opinion?” I snapped. “Five years free from Dominic, and you’re already trading me to another Alpha’s son?”

“This isn’t a negotiation,” he said firmly. “The alliance with Benjamin’s pack secures our southern borders.”

“Maybe focus on your pack conglomerate and your daughter rather than using me as a bargaining chip,” I argued hotly.

“Everything has already been arranged properly,” he replied coldly. “Edward expects a dance tonight, at minimum.”

“Father—”

The call ended abruptly, leaving
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I like Edward so far...don't let him be horrible...She deserves to have happiness and hope he can help her find who kidnapped her all those years ago and hope he accepts her pup as his own...Dominic doesn't deserve nothing but pain, sadness and loneliness...he is a pathetic Alpha...Karma is a Bih...
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