Nyssa’s heart skipped as she realized Lucien’s gaze was fixed on her, sharp and questioning. She had to think quickly.“I was only looking through the records,” she said, forcing a calm tone, “to find if there’s any old law or precedent that could stop the marriage.” Her voice wavered slightly, but she steadied it before continuing. “If I could find something the elders once enforced, maybe I could use that to convince you against it.”Lucien’s expression softened only a little. He walked in fully and went over to the seat behind the table, sitting down, his eyes narrowing in thought. “You won’t find any law like that, Nyssa,” he said finally. “No one in this pack has ever questioned the Alpha’s decision when it comes to alliances. And you shouldn’t either.”She nodded slowly, pretending to accept his words, though her mind was already racing elsewhere.Lucien picked up another paper, glancing through it as if to dismiss her, but then added, “Besides, the King of the West isn’t a bad
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