Hailey: One Year Later"Two weeks, " I whispered to myself. Two weeks until my contract with Alpha Lucien ended. Two weeks until I was truly free to build a life where no one owned me or controlled me. Alpha Lucien had kept to his words about everything. He had given me protection and in return, I was his fiancée in name only.No expectations beyond appearances. No demands beyond playing my role.Just like I had needed a safe place to stay, he had needed a woman by his side while he took over his Silverwood pack and according to him I was the perfect fit. Strong blood because I was beta even if my old pack had treated me like a slave. Now as the car went through gates I'd sworn I'd never see again that fragile peace shattered."You're nervous." Lucien's voice brought me back to reality. His hand covered mine, warm and steady. Those amber-gold eyes held so much concern."I'm fine " I lied, forcing a smile."You don't have to be nervous, you’ve done this a thousand times.” I nodded.
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