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|| Lilac’s POV || I woke up with a throbbing headache, the events of the previous night crashing down on me like a tidal wave. My mind was a whirlwind of emotions—confusion, pain, and a deep, aching longing for Alaric. I reached out to Runa immediately, desperate for some kind of reassurance, some kind of answer. But she was silent, her presence faint and unresponsive. I sighed, dragging myself out of bed and into the bathroom to freshen up. The cold water on my face did little to ease the tension in my chest. I stared at my reflection in the mirror, my eyes hollow and my face pale. The bond with Elias felt like a chain, binding me to a fate I didn’t want. And Alaric… Alaric was gone, his absence a gaping wound in my soul. I made my way downstairs, the smell of pancakes and coffee filling the air. My family was already at the table, their voices cheerful and light. But the moment I stepped into the room, the atmosphere shifted. My mother’s eyes softened with concer
|| Alaric’s POV ||The days blurred together, each one indistinguishable from the last. I sat in my study, the dim light of a single lamp casting long shadows across the room. Papers were strewn across my desk—reports, patrol schedules, and requests from pack members—but I couldn’t bring myself to focus on any of them. My mind was elsewhere, trapped in a haze of sorrow and regret.The bottle of whiskey on my desk was nearly empty, the amber liquid offering a fleeting escape from the pain that gnawed at my soul. I poured myself another glass, the sharp burn of the alcohol doing little to dull the ache in my chest. My wolf, Hunter, was restless, his howls echoing in my mind like a constant reminder of what I had lost.‘She’s gone,’ Hunter growled, his voice filled with despair. ‘Our Luna is gone.’I clenched my fists, my nails digging into my palms as I fought back the tears that threatened to spill. Lilac was my everything—my light, my hope, my reason for
|| Lilac’s POV||As I lay in bed that night, my mind refused to quiet. I reached out to Runa again, my voice trembling in my mind. “Runa, please… help me. Are you sure about this?”But Runa didn’t respond. Her silence was deafening, leaving me alone with my thoughts and the weight of a bond I didn’t want. I closed my eyes, tears slipping down my cheeks as I whispered into the darkness.“Why now? Why him? Why not Alaric?”The night offered no answers, only the cold, unyielding truth, my life had changed in an instant, and I wasn’t ready for what came next.I stood up in the room, pacing back and forth as the cool breeze from the window brushed my cheek. The moonlight streamed in, casting long shadows across the floor. My mind was a storm of emotions, each one more overwhelming than the last. I felt lost, adrift in a sea of uncertainty and pain.Then, in an instant, I felt him. Alaric’s presence was like a beacon, drawing me in even before I s
|| Lilac’s POV ||The ride home was a blur, the world outside the car window passing by in a haze of lights and shadows. My so-called mate— I still didn’t know his name— sat beside me, his presence a constant reminder of the bond I didn’t want. He tried to make conversation, his voice gentle and kind, but I couldn’t bring myself to respond.“My name is Elias,” he said, his tone soft.I stayed quiet.“You are Lilac, right? Lilac Blackwood? I admire your father. I am a warrior from the royal army.” he introduced himself.I couldn’t utter a word. As if my voice was gone.“Is the car comfortable? Do you want some water? Or food or dessert?” he tried to make conversation but I stayed numb.“I know this is overwhelming, but I want you to know that I’ll be here for you and I promise I will be patient with you.” he said in the end.I nodded, my eyes fixed on the window. His words were kind, but they brought no comfort. How could they,
|| Lilac’s POV || “Are you okay?” he asked, his voice gentle. “I’m so sorry. I shouldn’t have approached you so suddenly,” he apologized, his tone sincere. I tried to steady myself, my hands gripping his arms for support. His scent was faint, a hint of sage that was pleasant but not alluring. It wasn’t like Alaric’s scent, which had always drawn me in like a moth to a flame. “I want to go home,” I whispered, my voice trembling. “Of course. I’ll carry you,” he said, lifting me into his arms. I didn’t have the strength to fight or to walk or to process what was happening. I let him carry me, my eyes drifting to Alaric one last time before we left the hall. His expression was neutral, but I could feel the pain radiating from him, a silent ache that mirrored my own. As we walked away, I felt as though I was being pulled away from my soul, from the one person who truly mattered. Oh, Runa, I thought, my heart breaking. Why are you not here yet?
|| Lilac’s POV ||I walked away from the group, my mind still racing. Ezra stood near the edge of the room, his eyes measuring everything, everyone. And then there stood Alaric, talking to a few other alphas. My eyes were drawn to Alaric, his presence like a magnet pulling me in. Runa shifted faintly in my mind, her presence growing stronger the closer I got to him. Was this because of him? My heart pounded, a mix of hope and fear swirling inside me.But before I could reach them, I felt a soft touch on my shoulder. “Forgive me, Miss,” a deep voice said.I turned to see a warrior standing there, his light blue eyes glistening under the chandelier’s glow. He was tall and broad-shouldered, his aura strong and commanding. But there was something about him that made my stomach twist.“Yes?” I asked, my voice calm despite the unease coiling in my chest.Before he could say anything, I heard Runa’s voice in my head, faint but clear. ‘Mate.’My wor