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Bryan’s pov

The morning sun filtered lazily through the drapes, casting stripes of golden light across my room like it was trying to cheer me up. Joke’s on the sun. I wasn’t in the mood for any celestial pep talk. My head throbbed with the force of a thousand drummers, and my throat felt like sandpaper. Classic aftermath of a night spent drinking myself into oblivion.

I rolled out of bed with a groan, feet hitting the cold floor as I trudged toward the bathroom. The reflection in the mirror didn’t look as horrible as I felt, but it was close. I splashed water on my face, took a quick, hot shower, letting the water pound against the back of my neck. If only it could wash away the memory of yesterday’s humiliation.

My body still ached from being tossed around like a ragdoll on a horse. That stupid horse and that smug bastard of an alpha whose son apparently was born on a saddle. The way they laughed... The way Father clenched his jaw... I rubbed at the dull pain in my shoulder, jaw t
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  • Bitten, Branded And Bare   58

    Bryan's POVI woke up that morning with the usual heaviness in my chest. Council meetings were never my thing, mostly because I was always treated like a spoiled heir who knew nothing beyond lifting a spoon to my mouth. But today, something in me simmered with defiance. Maybe it was Knox’s son Cyrus mocking me during horse training the other day, or maybe it was the way Father barely acknowledged my existence unless it involved marriage arrangements or scolding. Either way, I decided I wasn’t going to sit through another meeting looking like a complete fool.I dressed simply but sharply—black slacks, a tailored shirt, and boots polished enough to see my reflection in them. When I stepped into the dining hall for breakfast, Father was already there, seated at the head of the table like some great warlord planning his next conquest. He glanced up at me, his expression unreadable.“You’re ready,” he said flatly, sipping from his cup.“Yes, Father,” I replied. My to

  • Bitten, Branded And Bare   57

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