TheronMy chest always felt like it had a giant hole in it. It was a cold, empty space where my soul used to be. Every time I breathed, the hole hurt. Doctors said I was fine, but they were wrong. I was an Alpha with an empty heart. Five years ago, I had ripped it out and thrown it away when I rejected Keira.Now, the space where our mate bond should have been, felt like a "phantom limb", like an arm that was cut off but still felt itchy and sore.I sat on my heavy stone throne, looking at the other Alphas in the room. We were having a big meeting because something was attacking our borders. My pack was scared. Cattle were dying, and my warriors were being found beaten in the woods."You look tired, Theron," a voice hissed from the corner.It was my father, Silas. He wasn't the Alpha anymore, but he still acted like he owned the world. He sat in the shadows, his eyes watching me like a hawk."I am fine, Father," I said. My voice was deep and tired."You are thinking about that weak
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