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chapter 31

Arthur had been watching from the edge of the training ground when Sarah knocked Aurora down. The sight of Aurora hitting the dirt made something angry and protective rise up in his chest.He could see Aurora was hurt and embarrassed. The other women were laughing at her like she was a joke. Like she was nothing.Arthur could not stand it anymore. He stepped forward onto the training ground with authority in every step."Maybe you should spar with the Alpha," Arthur said. His voice carried across the silent ground like thunder.All the women immediately bowed their heads in respect. Even Sarah, who had been so cruel to Aurora, now looked scared."Alpha," Sarah said. Her voice was shaking. "I was just showing the omega some basic moves."Arthur looked at Aurora lying on the ground with dirt in her hair and blood on her lip. "It looked more like bullying to me."Arthur walked over to Aurora and held out his hand to help her up. "Come. Let me show you how it is really done."Aurora took h

chapter 32

Chapter 32For the next few days, Arthur refused to see Lyra. Every time she came to his door, the guards turned her away. Every time she tried to approach him in the halls, Arthur walked in the other direction.Lyra's anger grew like a fire fed by wind. It was bad enough that Arthur was ignoring her. But watching Aurora get closer to him every day made Lyra's rage burn hotter.Aurora brought Arthur his meals now. She sat with him while he ate. Sometimes Arthur even smiled at things Aurora said. It made Lyra sick to watch.Arthur tried to focus on pack business instead of his complicated feelings. New recruits had been arriving every few days. Young wolves looking for a strong pack to join.Arthur watched as fifteen new wolves knelt before him and swore the oath of loyalty. "I pledge my life to this pack. I pledge my strength to the Alpha. I pledge to fight and die for my brothers and sisters."After they spoke the words, Arthur welcomed them into the pack. But even with these new mem

chapter 33

Chapter 33Arthur walked to the gathering area where his warriors waited. Finn had done his job well. Twenty armed men stood ready for battle. Their weapons were sharp and their faces were determined.Finn saw Arthur approaching and stepped forward. "The men are ready, Alpha. We can leave as soon as you give the order."Arthur looked at his warriors. Good men who trusted him to lead them into battle. Men who might die if he made the wrong choice."The attack is cancelled," Arthur said.Finn's mouth fell open in shock. "Cancelled? But Alpha, this is the perfect time to strike. The wolf hunters will not expect us to attack first."Arthur met his beta's confused eyes. "I said the attack is cancelled. Send the men back to their duties."Finn stared at Arthur like he had lost his mind. "Alpha, if we wait, they will have time to prepare. To set traps for us. We should hit them now while we have the advantage.""No," Arthur said firmly. "The decision is final."Arthur walked away before Finn

chapter 34

Aurora was back at the training grounds trying again. She had to get stronger. Had to learn how to protect herself from people like Lyra.But the other women were still cruel to her. They knocked her down hard and called her names. Aurora hit the ground so hard her teeth rattled in her head."Pathetic," said one woman. "You will never be a real warrior."Aurora looked up from the dirt and saw Arthur watching from the edge of the training area. Their eyes met across the space. Aurora hoped he would say something to defend her.But Arthur just watched in silence. His face showed no emotion at all.Aurora felt disappointment mix with her physical pain. Arthur had protected her before. Why was he staying quiet now?After training, Aurora went to her room to clean her wounds. Her whole body ached from being thrown around. Her lip was bleeding again and her ribs hurt when she breathed.A soft knock came at her door. "Aurora? It is Arthur. I have something to show you."Aurora opened the doo

chapter 35

Chapter 35Aurora had just finished cleaning the Alpha's chambers when the head maid appeared with a sour expression on her face."You still have work to do," the head maid said. Her voice was cold and mean. "The kitchen needs scrubbing and the laundry needs folding."Aurora felt tired but she nodded. "Yes, I will do it."The head maid smiled but it was not a nice smile. "Good. Remember, a slave is still a slave no matter how highly placed they seem."The words hit Aurora like a slap. She felt her cheeks burn with shame and anger.Aurora had agreed to serve Arthur to avoid banishment. But she did not think of herself as a slave. She thought of it as a price she had to pay. Going back to Silas was not an option. This was better than that nightmare.Aurora finished her chores quickly. Her hands moved fast as she scrubbed pots and folded clothes. Her mind was focused on something else.Training. Arthur's lessons. The secret weapons shed.Aurora felt excitement build in her chest. Today w

chapter 36

Chapter 36Arthur felt rage burn through his veins like fire. He found Finn in the armory checking weapons like nothing had happened."How could you let that fight continue?" Arthur demanded. "Aurora could have been killed!"Finn looked up with calm eyes. "They needed to settle their differences. It was better to let them fight it out."Arthur's hands made fists. "Better? Aurora might be blind for the rest of her life!""It was a fair fight," Finn said. "Both women agreed to it."Arthur stepped closer to his beta. "Fair? Lyra threw sand in her eyes!"Finn shrugged. "In a real battle, enemies use whatever they can to win. Aurora learned a valuable lesson about trusting her opponents."Arthur felt his wolf snarling inside him. "Why do you even care about a common slave?"Before Finn could react, Arthur grabbed his throat and slammed him against the stone wall. Finn's eyes went wide with shock and fear."Maybe it is time I show you your place," Arthur said. His voice was low and dangerou

chapter 37

Chapter 37Aurora could not stop thinking about what had happened yesterday. Arthur had almost kissed her. She could still feel the warmth of his breath on her face. Could still see the desire in his green eyes.But then he had pulled away. Said she was not his Luna. The words had hurt more than any physical blow.Aurora knew Arthur felt something for her. She could see it in the way he looked at her. Could feel it in the electricity when they touched. So why did he keep pushing her away?What was he hiding from her?A soft knock came at Aurora's door. "Aurora? It is Neah. Can I come in?"Aurora opened the door and saw her friend's bright smile. "I have missed you so much," Neah said. "I am so glad you are better."They hugged and Aurora felt some of her sadness lift. It was good to have a friend who cared about her."I have so much to tell you," Neah said with excitement. "There are whispers all over the pack about your fight with Lyra."Aurora felt surprise. "What kind of whispers?"

Chapter 38

Chapter 38Arthur stood in the cold stone room watching his men question the captured spies. The guards had been beaten until their faces were bloody and swollen. But they still would not talk about their real mission."Now tell me," Arthur said. His voice was hard and dangerous. "What does Silas want with Aurora?"One of the guards spat blood on the floor. "We do not know. We were only following orders.""What orders?" Arthur demanded.The guard's eyes were full of pain but he answered. "To monitor Aurora and report her recovery progress."Arthur felt cold fear creep into his heart. If Silas wanted to know about Aurora's recovery, he must have plans for her. Plans that Arthur would not like."Why does he care if she recovers?" Arthur asked.The guard shook his head. "We were not told why. Just told to watch and report."Arthur left the dungeon with more questions than answers. What did Silas want with Aurora? And why was her recovery so important to him?Arthur found Aurora in the ga

chapter 39

Chapter 39Aurora walked onto the training grounds feeling different than before. The other female warriors looked at her with respect now. Not like she was a joke or a weakling."Aurora," called out Sarah, the same woman who had beaten her weeks ago. "Want to spar?"Aurora remembered Arthur's lessons about knowing when to fight. "Maybe next time," she said politely.Some of the women laughed. "Perhaps she is scared," one said with a mean smile.Aurora felt her pride rise up in her chest. She was not scared. She had proven herself already."Fine," Aurora said. "Let us spar."Sarah smiled like a wolf seeing prey. But Aurora was ready this time. She knew Sarah's moves and weaknesses.They began to fight and Aurora had the advantage. She blocked Sarah's attacks easily and landed several hits of her own. Sarah was breathing hard and looking frustrated.Then Aurora saw something from the corner of her eye that made her heart stop.Arthur and Lyra stood at the edge of the training grounds.

chapter 40

Chapter 40Arthur tried to focus on his daily duties but his mind kept wandering to Aurora. For three days she had been avoiding him. When she saw him coming, she would turn and walk the other way. When their paths crossed accidentally, she would look at the ground and hurry past.Arthur hated it. He missed talking with her. Missed seeing her smile. But he knew this distance was for the best. Even if it was killing him inside."Alpha," Finn said. "What do you think about the patrol schedule?"Arthur blinked and looked at his beta. "What?"Finn frowned. "I was asking about the eastern border patrol. Should we increase the guards?"Arthur's eyes had drifted across the courtyard where he could see Aurora hanging laundry. Her dark hair caught the sunlight and his wolf stirred inside him."Sorry," Arthur said. "What did you say?"Finn followed Arthur's gaze and saw Aurora. His face hardened with disapproval."Maybe we should discuss this later," Finn said coldly.Arthur nodded absently. "Y

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