"I will not tolerate you using that tone in my presence, Axista," Riven Thornevale growls, his powerful voice shaking the heavy oak beams of the pack office."I only ask because this makes no sense," Axista says, her heart hammering against her ribs. "Why do you want us to stay bonded?""The Pack Council and the elders require stability, and the territory is already whispering," Riven states, his silver-gray eyes locking onto hers. "We will give this mate bond a true chance.""Because of the pack heralds and the rumors?" Axista's breath hitches. "You do not want me, Riven. You want my sister.""Yes, the media and the elders are watching," Riven says, his jaw clenching. "But we owe it to the Thornevale lineage to see this through."Axista shakes her head, her hands trembling as she grips her satchel. "No. Calista will find out, and she will tear my throat out. I will not play at being the Luna of the Ironmoon Keep.""Six months, Axista," Riven commands, his raw, dominant aura filling t
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