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Chapter 18 - Astraia

Auteur: Odessa Rhys Beaumont
last update Dernière mise à jour: 2025-02-28 12:00:55

The Alpha energy hit like a physical wave — dark, aggressive, and somehow familiar in a way that made my wolf curl defensively. Through the lingering bond pain, I caught Odette's subtle shift into a more protective stance.

"Well," a deep voice drawled from the shadows. "If it isn't the reject and her bodyguards."

Marcus Peterson. Alpha of Indigo Peak Pack. And Grant's closest ally and bestfriend.

"Alpha Peterson," Odette's tone carried perfect royal disdain. "I wasn't aware Indigo Peak had been invited to what was meant to be an... intimate celebration."

His laugh was all predator as he emerged into the lantern light. "Oh, but Grant specifically requested my presence. Something about... pack alliance discussions."

The way his gaze lingered on me made it clear exactly what kind of discussions he meant. Behind him, I caught Grant's smirk, Tiffany's calculated smile, and the subtle repositioning of wolves in the garden as pack politics took a da

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