Nicole stayed beside me, silent tears sliding down her cheeks. Ronan turned away, fists clenched. And Navy’s soft sobs filled the space.“Playing for sympathy again?”Ronan’s voice cut the air, cold and sharp. His golden-green eyes locked on me, his wolf pacing just beneath the surface.I leaned against the doorway. My body shook from exhaustion, my legs refusing to hold me steady. My wolf tucked its tail and whimpered inside, too beaten to rise.“You didn’t mention these injuries earlier,” Ronan snapped, his tone edged with command.I forced myself to meet his stare. My lungs felt tight, but I didn’t bow. Not this time.“You didn’t give me the chance,” I said, keeping my voice even.His jaw tightened, the muscles twitching. For a second, I thought he’d strike, but he only glared harder.“You want to know how the guards at Moon Shadow made sure I understood my place?” My words came out calm, too calm.Nicole gasped softly beside me, her hand clutched near her chest. Ronan didn’t speak
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