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CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED & EIGHTEEN

Author: Judith GW
last update Last Updated: 2025-10-09 14:51:46

Nolan’s POV

I didn’t know why I was offended.

I didn’t expect Talia to come here to get herbs to suppress our mate bond. I shouldn’t have cared, but I did. My heart ached that she didn’t feel our bond, but who could blame her?

Talia stood in front of me. Even without her wolf, I could feel her anger. She glared at me with her arms crossed. Even while angry, she was still beautiful.

“Alright. Let’s talk, Alpha Nolan,” she said.

I tried to think of a reason, any excuse that would explain why I had come for the herbs, but nothing sounded convincing. “I came because…” I started.

“Don’t bother lying,” Talia said, cutting me off. “I already know you ordered Marco to give me the Nightveil herb.”

For a moment, I couldn’t speak. My wolf’s voice roared in my head.‘I told you it was a terrible idea. She must hate us now!’

“Talia,” I said finally, “you don’t understand what happened.”

“I understand perfectly. You told Marco to suppress my wolf. He admitted it. So tell me what was your reason for
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