Chapter 41: The Lantern Wish

Leona “He feels like shit. Just give him a chance to redeem himself,” Alma lectured me. “No freaking way.” I snapped back and just rolled over on the bed, turning my back to Stellan. I knew he was awake, breathing hard. I knew he wanted to talk. But I was just exhausted. There was no need for an explanation, and I would not fight for someone who was never mine to begin with. * * * I opened my eyes and felt like I had never closed them at all. I stretched lazily, looking at Stellan’s side of the bed, and of course, he was already gone. Today was the last day before the mating ceremony. Traditionally, it was the day the groom and bride bonded, spending time doing fun activities together. Of course, ours was not like that, so I had the whole day to myself to just relax. I was humming a soft melody in the shower when I heard the suite door open. “Leona, are you getting ready?” Stellan shouted. For what? Good thing I’d at least bring a set of clothes into the shower with me. I qu

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Chapter 42: The Blade at the Altar

Leona "Wow, you look stunning," said Emiliya as I looked at my reflection in the mirror. A royal-blue gown with a structured, sweetheart corset bodice. A multi-tiered tulle skirt that cascaded elegantly to the floor. My hair was swept back into a high, voluminous ponytail; smoky eyes and nude lipstick.Indeed, I looked good — and different from the usual bride.The majority of werewolves chose a white dress for the mating ceremony. Well, that was the humans' influence on our styles. I was a werewolf, and proud of it. And besides, white symbolized purity — and who was I trying to fool? So I'd chosen royal blue instead: the color of a warrior, not a blushing virgin bride. Let them whisper. I wasn't walking that carpet to be claimed. I was walking it to take a crown."Gari is waiting for me. Stellan will be here soon to take you to the hall for the ceremony," Emiliya said, then added in a hushed tone, her eyes shining, "Gari and I are going on a date tomorrow night. But shh — don't tell

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Chapter 43: One Blood, One Soul

StellanI looked at Leona silently, mind-linking my warriors to disarm Rose before she could scratch herself. Honestly, the trick was cheap; she would never slit her own throat.Leona sighed.“Rose, you have a real talent for stealing my spotlight — my engagement party, and now my mating ceremony. Too bad it didn’t work this time.” She turned to the shaman. “Continue, please.”Rose’s eyes widened. “Leona, I’ll do it. I swear.”Erik swallowed hard, pale as a ghost, moving toward Rose, but she only pressed the dagger closer, and blood stained her pearl-white skin crimson. Some of the ladies covered their mouths, gasping loudly. The males watched carefully, stunned by the dramatic show — more curious than actually afraid for Rose’s life.“Like I care,” Leona huffed. “I’m already known as the most vicious, strong-headed woman in the North. What’s one more suicide added to my reputation?”Rose’s hand trembled, and in that mom

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Chapter 41: The Lantern Wish

Chapter 42: The Blade at the Altar

Chapter 43: One Blood, One Soul