The trial hall of the Sacred Court was silent beneath the full silver moon.Light streamed through the ceiling, casting a pale glow across my shoulders. I stood at the center of the council dais, beneath the Redcliff banner. The silverred hue glowing softly at my collarbone confirmed it—my dual power fusion had succeeded.I was now the first of my kind.Before me, Joe knelt on one knee.He had removed his Alpha robes and wore only a simple black shirt. In his hands was a velvet box."As the head of the Redcliff pack," I said coldly, "I hereby grant you absolution."He looked up, stunned. “You… truly forgive me?”I descended the steps, stopping just in front of him.“But on one condition.”I opened the box and drew out a leather collar. Its clasp was engraved with my sigil.“From this day forward,” I said, “you will be my exclusive Omega.”He trembled, eyes reddening.“I accept,” he whispered. “Even if you gave me chains, I would wear them.”“Fool.” I smiled faintly, fastening it aroun
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