There was another resounding knock at the door, and we froze in our tracks.Lucien responded calmly, “Who stands?”“We are from the Council of Elder Wolves. You have been summoned, Lucien, son of Jacob,” the voice replied, solemn and majestic.Lucien adjusted his clothes at the sound of such commanding authority. He composed himself, ran his fingers through his hair, and forced a smile onto his face.He stepped out to speak with the messengers.Inside, I wiped the tears from my face and began picking up the scattered items across the room. My heart ached, heavy with pain and torment. Why did I have to suffer so much, just to love someone I thought I knew?He was no longer the little boy I laughed with, played with, and trusted with my whole heart.He was the opposite now. A monster. And worse… my fated mistake.Lucien barged into the room again, tension rolling off him like a stormcloud ready to burst.“You’re coming with me,” he said, his voice thick with disgust.“Why am I needed, L
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