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67: Her First Kill
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2026-05-11 03:45:04
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Surrogate Bride To The Alpha Stand-in 72: She Who Bears the Sigil
When Jerome had departed, Lillian released a sigh, her features weary with apology.“I beg your pardon on his behalf,” she said softly. “He is the village chief, and ever wary of strangers. His caution stems from bitter memories, our people have suffered much in years past.”Cedric gave a slow nod, his expression unreadable. “I understand his burden. He merely seeks to guard his own.” Then his eyes turned toward the still form lying upon the cot. “And how fares her health?”Lillian followed his gaze, a faint smile blooming on her lips. “The girl has endured more than any soul ought to,” she said. “But to have taken that first step, to rise against her fear and strike down that man… it speaks of a spirit that stirs within her. A spirit of fire.”He murmured in agreement, “Aye. She is stronger now than when I first found her.”“She is,” Lillian said, nodding. “And where do your travels lead next, Cedric?”He hesitated, the lines around his mouth deepening as he pondered. “I seek the Anc
Surrogate Bride To The Alpha Stand-in 71: The Alpha’s Secret
He did not answer at once.The silence that ensued bore no trace of hesitation—it was dense, resonant, thrumming with truths too long unspoken.Her body lay beneath his, still quivering in the aftermath of their union, yet her mind had roused sharply from its reverie.She sensed the shift in his breath—the way it slowed, deepened, as though he were mustering the strength to confess.“Wait,” she murmured, rising swiftly. “Remain as you are.”He obeyed without protest.Her hand reached for him, fingers grazing the nape of his neck with care, searching… until they found it.Then came a pause. A tremor of disbelief.“No…” Her voice cracked as she recoiled, pressing her spine to the headboard. “The mark of restraint… The Alpha bears it. That cannot be.”Before Vargr could grasp the meaning of her words, she had already cast the covers aside and swung her legs from the bed, retreating from him as though he were flame and she the kindling.In her haste, her foot struck the iron candlestick.
Surrogate Bride To The Alpha Stand-in 70: "The Taste of Desire"
Thud.Thud.Thud.The rhythm of her heartbeat, he heard it with perfect clarity, as he sat behind her in the basin, her body pressed against his.His hands traced the length of her legs as he whispered, “May I?”A gentleman, indeed.He had longed to act upon the thoughts that had consumed him since she stepped into the water.Vargr doubted whether she understood the depth of his question, but her response came in a soft nod, “Yes.”Without another word, he bent to her neck. His lips brushed the sensitive skin, and she gasped, her breath sharp as he planted a kiss.Her fingers curled, and her toes clenched as his lips moved slowly, trailing from the curve of her neck to the delicate edge of her ear.Tension coiled within her, and she closed her eyes, surrendering to the sensation.He pressed another kiss to her shoulder before standing silently.With quiet authority, he helped her rise. She followed his unspoken command.Lifting her in his arms, he stepped out of the basin, carrying he
Surrogate Bride To The Alpha Stand-in 69: "Reverence and Desire"
"Luna, there is something that weighs upon my heart," Dorcas began gently.Lena, busy fastening the sash of her robe, did not turn."What is it?""Do you not love the Alpha, that you should favour the company of other men above him?"Her hands stilled, the question lingering heavily in the quiet that followed.After a pause, she resumed tying the robe, her back still to Dorcas."Why do you ask me this?"Dorcas bit her lip before answering. "Forgive me, my lady, but it troubles me to see you in the presence of another man… rather than your husband."At last, Lena turned."Dorcas," she said, her tone neither harsh nor soft, simply firm."Yes, my lady?""There are matters over which we hold no dominion—love chief among them. When one loves, one accepts all manner of consequence and meets it head-on." She took a slow step closer. "The Alpha and I are joined in duty, not in heart. We understand each other's needs.""Does he know?" Dorcas asked quietly, her gaze faltering.Lena’s brows arch
Surrogate Bride To The Alpha Stand-in 68: The Weariness She Bears
“The Pack Lords await in the throne room,” Miriam announced, her voice composed.Silence lingered.“Alpha…” she prompted gently.Vargr lifted his gaze at once, the weight of thought pressing behind his eyes.Miriam stepped further into the study, her presence steady but cautious.“What troubles you, my lord?” she asked.“A great many things, Miriam. News has reached me—unsettling news—and it weighs heavily on my mind.”She seated herself across from him, hands folded neatly in her lap.“When you were in service to my mother,” he began, “did she ever speak of Lydia Voss bearing a hidden child?”A pause. The fire cracked in the hearth.“No,” Miriam replied slowly. “Why do you ask such a thing?”“Word has come to me of a creature—half wolf, half mage. A hybrid. And it is said the blood that flows in its veins traces back to Lydia Voss.”Miriam’s brows drew together, her thoughts turning inward.“I recall that Lydia bore a son while still within this pack,” she said at last. “But the chi
Surrogate Bride To The Alpha Stand-in 67: Her First Kill
“Do not shift before her. She will not withstand the sight of your wolf.”Those had been Dylia’s words, soft but resolute.Cedric held them close as the carriage creaked through the first stretch of human land, frost-laced and silent. Snow blanketed the world in stillness, save for the rattling of the wheels against stone. Suddenly, a loud crack split the quiet—one of the carriage wheels struck a jagged rock and lurched violently, throwing the balance off. Inside, Milicent stirred, agitated by the sudden jolt.Cedric leapt down, the cold biting at his skin despite the heavy woolen cloak drawn tight about his shoulders. This part of the realm was merciless, winds sharp as blades, cold that crept into the bones.He moved to the carriage and peered in.Milicent was awake, but her gaze was vacant, fixed upon some faraway sorrow. Gently, he climbed in beside her, drawing her frail arms to rest against him. He brought forth the water flask and pressed it to her lips.“Drink, sweetling,” he
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