(Nyxia’s POV)Listening to Odette's screams, I felt bile rise in my throat.I ripped my hand away, as if I'd been touched by something filthy. "You are a monster."The hope in Viggo's eyes shattered, replaced by an even deeper despair. "Nyxia, I did all of this for you...""For me?" I laughed, a cold, sharp sound. "You murdered an innocent pup for me? You destroyed a woman's ability to have pups for me?""I was just clearing away the obstacles...""You were just satisfying your own twisted need for possession," I cut him off, my voice like a razor's edge. "You always have."I turned and walked out of the infirmary without a second glance.Three weeks later, I stood in the Moon Goddess Sanctuary of the Dawncrest pack for my bonding ceremony with Rowan. It was also a sacred blessing for the twins in my womb. Sunlight filtered through the branches of the great holy tree onto the ancient altar. I wore a long white dress, my belly showing a gentle curve. My father watched me, his eyes fu
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