The golden hues of the afternoon sun were already fading into a deep, bruised violet when Rosalie finally blinked her eyes open. For a moment, she lay completely still beneath the heavy silk sheets, listening to the quiet crackle of the fireplace in her royal chambers. The terrifying, primal weight of the night before still lingered like a faint hum in her blood, but her body felt beautifully rested.After a quick, refreshing bath to wash away the last traces of the outpost’s straw, she walked over to her massive wooden wardrobe. She didn't want the heavy, suffocating velvet gowns of the court today. Instead, her fingers brushed against a simple, soft blue cotton gown. It was lightweight, comfortable, and a perfect relief against her sensitive skin.The moment she stepped out of her chamber, her two personal guards, Shane and Griat, instantly fell into step a few paces behind her. They were massive alpha warriors, clad in dark leather armor, their expressions carved from stone. But Ro
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