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Ch. 93

Author: Cara Anderson
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Alaric

The black formal clothes feel like a prison as I stare at my reflection. My father's memorial service begins in an hour, and I still can't make myself move from this spot.

"My son." Mother's voice makes me turn from the window where I've been staring unseeing at the gathering crowd below. She looks smaller somehow, grief making her usually perfect posture wilt slightly. "The ceremonial guards are assembled. They await your approval for the procession order."

"Let Garrett handle it." I can't meet her eyes, can't bear to see her pain.

"Alaric." She moves closer, her hand reaching for mine but stopping short when I tense. "He was so proud of you. Even at the end—"

"Don't." The word comes out harsher than intended. "Just... don't."

"You'll be there?" Her voice trembles slightly, and something in my chest cracks at the sound. "The pack needs to see their Alpha's strength today."

I nod, letting her believe the lie because it’s easier than admitting the truth: I'm a coward. She presses
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Elizabeth Bubele
aah the frustration this man gives me........
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Sherman Donna
Alaric has proven to be a real self-centered jerk...its always about him.
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Afia Werekowah
such a dumb ass ... king
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