The driver pulled up to Kyla's father's estate, the wheels crunched over the gravel driveway causing her to have an even more painful headache. Albert had moved to a bigger house after he retired as beta. Something she knew was Claudia's idea. The rain had slowed to a drizzle, but the clouds still hung low and grey, mirroring the feeling in Kyla's chest.She sat stiffly in the backseat with her arms folded tightly over her belly. She was still trembling from the ride and from Tormund's relentless presence beside her.His cold eyes never left her, even as the chauffeur cut the engine. "Wake up and stop your daydreaming," he ordered sharply. "You will walk in there like you own nothing. Don't even think about pretending you're dignified."Kyla swallowed, her throat dry. She had tried to straighten her dress and smooth her hair, but the fabric refused to cooperate, and her eyes were red from tears. She glanced at Tormund, searching for something warm, but all she found was hatred and d
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