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CHAPTER TWENTY SIX - AWKWARD MUCH

Penulis: Ivy Hart
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-11-28 03:10:15

Shocked silence.

Astrid stared at Dorian like he’d grown a second head. “You’re defending her? Against an allied Alpha? Over a perceived slight?”

“I’m defending my mate against someone who seems determined to undermine her at every turn.” Dorian’s eyes flashed gold. “You have a problem with Selene, you take it up with me.”

“This is fascinating,” Silaa murmured from his end of the table. “Please continue. I haven’t seen Dorian this worked up since that time someone insulted his mother.”

Astrid stood slowly, her movements controlled but radiating anger. “I came here to help. To honor our alliance. But if you’d rather side with a human who’ll be dead in six months over an Alpha who’s offered you nothing but loyalty-“

“Loyalty?” Dorian stood as well. “You made it clear three years ago that you wanted nothing to do with me or this curse. You said, and I quote, ‘I’d rather die alone than be another Veyrath corpse.’ So forgive me if I question your sudden dedication to our cause
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