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Ten Dollars, Two Lives
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Everyone in the Blood Moon pack is whispering that Alpha Cassian Ward only allows his pack to spend ten dollars a day. Yes, ten dollars. It's not a pack tradition, nor a decree from the elders. The rule comes from his new financial planner, Mira Langford. Even as Luna, the moment they discover I've spent a single dollar more—on medicine, no less—they drag me out and whip me 20 times in public. By the second lash, my back splits open, blood soaking through my skirt. My personal maid, Elsie Quinn, throws herself forward, sobbing. "Stop, please stop! Luna Sutton is fragile! She won't survive this!" But Mira only lashes harder. "Alpha Cassian said 20 lashes for every extra dollar. Who dares defy him?" I clutch my belly and manage a whisper. "Bring Alpha Cassian here..." A while later, Cassian arrives with his entourage. When he sees the blood streaking down my back, a flicker of pity crosses his eyes. "Mira, that's enough." Tears brim in Mira's eyes. "You said everyone would answer to me when you brought me back. I haven't even begun to be strict, and you're already going back on your word?" With that, she turns to leave. Cassian catches her hand. "Fine. I won't interfere. Don't tire yourself. Let the guards finish it." As the whip strikes me again and again, a warm, sticky pool of blood forms under me. A caustic laugh escapes my lips as tears streak down my face and into my tangled hair. By the time Cassian remembers me the next morning and finally sends for a healer, Elsie is bent over my body, trembling with grief. "Luna Sutton, how could this happen? You're gone, and so is the pup."
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Ten Dollars, Two Lives Chapter 8
The moment the truth hit, Cassian's arrogance collapsed like a house of cards. He bent so low before my father that blood from his split lip spattered the floor. This was the most humble I had ever seen him."Alpha Charles, I was wrong!" he babbled, pathetic as a dog begging for scraps. "I didn't know Sutton was your daughter. I love her! I only wanted to take her home!""Enough!" Dad snapped, his voice a low growl of pure fury. "You dare say you love her? You let another she-wolf whip her! You ignored her cries and killed my grandson! Letting you and your pack go bankrupt is already mercy!"Realizing my father would never forgive him, Cassian crawled to me, clutching at the hem of my pants with bloodied fingers."Sutton, my Luna, look at me! I know I was wrong! I regret it! I haven't slept well these past three months! I tore the world apart trying to find you! I can't live without you! Please, forgive me! If you ask your dad to restore the contracts, I'll do anything!"There was
Ten Dollars, Two Lives Chapter 7
My words landed like a blade, straight through Cassian's paper-thin pride.Color flooded his face. Whatever control he had left snapped."Sutton, you liar!" he roared. "You're out of your mind! You're coming home with me, where you can get your head on straight!"He hauled me over his shoulder and turned for the door."Stand down!""Put Sutton down!"Gamma sentries and elders surged at once, a wall of muscle and teeth closing around Cassian.He only sneered, his eyes burning with possessive heat. "Move! She's my mate! I'm taking her home! No one gets in my way!""You really are hopeless," I said, calm even with the world upside down on his shoulder. "Open your eyes! This is the Dark Moon pack, not Blood Moon. My father is the Alpha here. Try laying a finger on me again and see what happens!""Your father is the Alpha of the Dark Moon pack?" Cassian actually laughed, the sound harsh and disbelieving. "Please! You're a Rogue with no family! Stop spinning tales! It's disgusting!"
Ten Dollars, Two Lives Chapter 6
Three months later, at the Dark Moon pack, I stood at the head of the council table in a sharp black suit, my hair pinned neatly back. I was presenting the latest financial report to the elders.For three months, I had done nothing but work. The she-wolf who once made herself small for love was gone."As for the acquisition in the eastern quarry, my view is..."Suddenly, the doors slammed inward so hard the hinges screamed.Gamma sentries scrambled to block the intruder, but he shook them off and stormed straight toward me.It was Cassian. He was leaner now, jaw shadowed with stubble. His eyes were shot through with red like a cornered wolf.The moment he saw me in the high seat, he rushed over and gripped my wrist so hard it felt like the bones might snap, completely ignoring the elders seated at the table."Sutton! I knew you were here!" His voice was fevered, almost unhinged. "Enough of this! How dare you fake your death just to get my attention? Well, you've got it now! We'r
Ten Dollars, Two Lives Chapter 5
The door eased open, and my father stepped in with a cup of bitter herbal tea. He took one look at me curled on my side, and the raw pity in his eyes almost undid me."Sutton, sit up and drink this," he said, setting the cup on the nightstand. He sat on the edge of the bed and smoothed a hand over my hair. "I know you're shattered, but your body comes first."I lifted my head. My eyes were red and swollen. "Dad, the pup is gone. I'm useless. I couldn't protect him."My father pulled me into his arms. His voice trembled with sorrow, but his resolve was firm. "It wasn't your fault. This is on Cassian! He killed my grandson! I'll see the Blood Moon pack pay for it!"His promise and the warmth of his embrace were the only things holding me together. I buried my face in his shoulder and cried until the worst of it ebbed away.Three years ago, in this same room, I had defied my father for the first time."Dad, I love him. I'll give up everything for him!" I had said."Foolish! If you
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