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"No."

My words came out confident and bold, despite the fear rushing through me. Elinor had said Luciana was dangerous, and as I stared at her, I knew the rage in her wouldn't be controlled by just words. But I would not be controlled.

She snarled at me. "That wasn't a request, Leah." She snapped her fingers, and two female servants appeared from nowhere. "Either you comply, or they'll do it for you. Your choice."

Panic clawed at my throat. The mark. If she saw the mark…

"I understand my position," I said quickly. "You don't need to do this. I would never let Ares mark me."

"Oh, but I do need to do this." Luciana's eyes glittered with something dangerous. "You see, there's a difference between a breeder who's been used as any woman might be, and one who's been... claimed. I need to know which one you are."

She already suspected. Somehow, she already knew.

The servants moved toward me, and I backed away until I hit the wall, the wall where my grandmother's portrait used to hang.

“Luci
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