The sunlight was lazy this afternoon, spilling through the tall windows of Becca’s chamber in gold threads. Alpha Eugene sat at the edge of Becca’s bed, tall and tense, his shoulders rigid beneath his dark shirt. His eyes, usually calm but always alert, were fixed on her, though not with his usual warmth. There was something heavier there, something pained. Becca stood a few feet away, her back to him, pretending to be busy straightening the folds of her bedsheet, though she had already done it twice. Her fingers trembled against the fabric, betraying the calm tone she forced into her voice. “You heard me, Eugene,” she said, her tone clipped. “Tonight. We should consummate our bond tonight.” The words hung in the air like a sword, sharp and unforgiving. Eugene inhaled slowly, willing his voice to remain steady. “Becca…” he said softly, though there was a growl buried underneath. “Do you even hear yourself?” She turned then, facing him. Her eyes, so often fiery and defiant,
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