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CHAPTER TWENTY ONE

Author: Queen Esther
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Marcus’s POV

The morning air in the fortress felt heavier than usual. I was pacing in my private chambers, Alex close behind, his presence steady as ever.

My mind was restless, my thoughts so disorganized, all circling around one unshakable concern: Emily.

“Marcus,” Alex said, breaking my spiraling thoughts. “The council meeting will start soon. We should get going.”

I stopped pacing and ran a hand over my face, rubbing the tension from my eyes. “I know, Alex,” I said, though my voice was tight, nearly strangled by the worry I carried. “I just… I don’t understand. Beth has been avoiding me ever since I asked her about Emily’s whereabouts. Does she know something? Do you think she's hiding something?”

Alex’s brow furrowed. “You don’t think she’d…”

“I don’t want to believe it,” I cut him off sharply. My chest tightened, and I took a deep breath. “I trust Beth. I’ve trusted her for years. But the way she’s been acting… it doesn’t sit right with me.”

He didn’t respond, just gave a small,
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  • Rejected by the Alpha king    CHAPTER TWENTY ONE

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