The consort was momentarily taken aback, but she quickly recovered. “Don’t accuse me! Everyone has heard about what you’ve been through. It’s not exactly a secret!” she snapped. “The consort is right. The lycans are your kind. How can you be certain that you’ll be safe with the wolves?” Alpha Lucian, standing behind me, immediately tensed. A low growl rumbled in his chest, making it clear he didn’t like what he was hearing. He was about to speak, but I raised a hand, stopping him before he could say a word. Concern flickered in his eyes, but beneath it was quiet reassurance. Whatever decision I made, I knew he would stand beside me. My thoughts drifted to Kira, who was with my children, and Amanda, who was taking care of my mother. They are wolves, yet they had stood by me when I needed them most. They had protected me, cared for me, and never once demanded anything
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