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Chapter 12

Author: Aurora
last update publish date: 2025-11-25 03:56:37
**Lucian**

"The circumstances of this relationship are questionable at best."

I kept my expression neutral as Elder Marcus spoke, but inside, my wolf snarled with barely contained rage. How dare they question my choice? How dare they sit in judgment of Hailey?

She sat beside me, her spine straight, her face carefully blank. I could feel her tension through the bond we were building, could sense her struggle to remain calm. My hand found hers under the table, squeezing gently.

"Questionable?" I
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