The guard stood in the doorway, waiting for me to move. My mind raced, filled with pure terror. Alpha Lucian was the most dangerous male in the entire territory. He was a former Alpha, a ruthless billionaire, and the father of the boy who had broken my heart just hours before. If he found out who I really was, or why I was here, he could ruin everything."Now, candidate," the guard repeated, his voice cold and sharp. "The Alpha doesn't like to be kept waiting.""I... understand," I stammered.I swung my legs over the edge of the high mattress. The moment my left foot touched the polished wooden floor, a sharp pain shot straight up my calf. I winced and stifled a scream, gripping the edge of the bed. My leg was useless. I couldn't put any weight on my swollen knee.The guard didn't offer me his hand. He simply turned around and walked out into the corridor, waiting for me to follow him.I took a deep breath, swallowed my fear, and pushed myself up. I limped heavily, dragging my bad leg
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