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Twelve

Author: Luxie
last update Last Updated: 2025-01-30 21:52:27

Eve

The castle workers lived in a world different from what I had imagined. Comfort was a standard. They were well-dressed, well-fed, and, from what I could tell, highly content with their lives. But what shocked me the most was their pay.

When my appointment letter was drafted and I caught sight of the salary and benefits listed under my name, my mouth nearly hit the floor. I was certain Shahar had pulled some strings, but he hadn’t.

Not that I needed the money, but I couldn't ignore that the castle’s staff, mere servants in the grand scheme of things, earned better than some professionals in my pack. Even more shocking were the added benefits—medical coverage, housing allowances, and retirement bonuses. Retirement bonuses for a cook were insane.

But it explained a lot.

Like why Victoria hated me on sight.

She was threatened and shot daggers at me from across the kitchen. If looks could kill, I’d be ashes by now.

Axel made no sense.

Everything about him was a contradiction. How coul
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  • Fated To The Lycan Beast   Fifteen

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  • Fated To The Lycan Beast   Eight

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  • Fated To The Lycan Beast   Seven

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  • Fated To The Lycan Beast   Sux

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  • Fated To The Lycan Beast   Five

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  • Fated To The Lycan Beast   Four

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