Cecilia's POVIn the darkness, I can’t stop trembling.The jig is up. I’ve answered Leopold’s wolf directly, and now it knows that I can hear its voice.So you do hear, the wolf says, low and gravelly.“Yes,” I whisper.Come back to the room, the wolf orders, and I slowly walk back towards the sleeping Alpha King’s chambers, my legs wobbly.Even though I know what’s happening now, it is still somewhat of a surprise to see Leopold there, his back to me, looking serene.“Your Highness?” I say quietly. My voice is hushed, but I feel as if it’s echoing all around the room.What is your name? the wolf asks, and I swallow hard before I can build up the courage to respond.“Cecilia,” I answer softly.Come forth, Cecilia, he says.The unasked question lies on the tip of my tongue: Are you going to kill me now?But what choice do I have but obey?Running isn’t an option; I’d be caught and punished immediately, and instinct tells me I wouldn’t be on the receiving end of the wolf’s merciful side
Last Updated : 2025-12-26
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