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Chapter 6

Author: Ricordi
Nicholas had no idea—this was all part of a bet between Chanelle and me.

Two days ago, she'd come to my door, arrogant and smiling, demanding that I step aside and give her my place.

I couldn't help thinking how love really was a fool's tool. It could make even an omega werewolf dream of becoming a Luna.

But I didn't refuse her.

She wanted to compete—to see who mattered more to Nicholas.

Those "suitors" who had crowded around her the other day, shouting their fake confessions, were nothing but hired actors.

And Nicholas hadn't even stopped to think—how could any werewolf in the Blood Shadow Pack dare make such a scene outside the council chamber?

He'd already lost himself to his emotions.

"Luna," Chanelle had said that day, her voice sweet and venomous, "no matter how much Alpha used to love you, you're getting old. No amount of makeup can hide the lines on your face.

"But me? I can stay by his side for a long time."

She pointed at a public notice on the wall—my photo beside
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