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Aria POVThe next day arrived faster than I was ready for.I was summoned at dawn. The elders had agreed to Logan's request. My bond was to be severed.I stood in the center of the community building, my head bowed, my tangled hair falling around my face. I could hear the pack gathering around me-the shuffle of feet, the whispers of confusion, the quiet voices of parents trying to understand what was happening. Children stared at me from behind their mothers. Even the soldiers, the very men I had helped and supported, stood watching in helpless silence.Logan stepped onto the dais in front of the community building. Natalia stood beside him, her arm wrapped around his, her rounded belly proudly displayed. My parents stood behind them, smiling from ear to ear.Gasps rippled through the crowd. Murmurs spread like wildfire."What is the meaning of this, Logan?" Elder Marcus stepped forward, his voice sharp with authority."I am here today to sever my mate bond with Aria." Logan's voice w

Aria POV"Aria of Tauris Pack, you are arrested for the poisoning of the Lycan King's sister."The soldier's voice echoed through the parlor. My eyes widened, my breath catching in my throat as the words sank in."W-what?" I stammered, stumbling backward. "Poison? I didn't poison anyone. I don't even know his sister!"Natalia and Victor stepped away from me as if I carried a disease. Victor's face was pale with shock, his eyes wide and uncertain as he stared at me. Natalia's eyes gleamed with fake surprise, but I caught the subtle smirk hidden beneath her hand."We do not want a fight here," the soldier said, his voice cold and unyielding. "If you struggle with us, you will be punished severely.""I DIDN'T DO ANYTHING!" I shouted, my voice cracking with terror and confusion.To my shock, Victor stepped forward, positioning himself between me and the soldiers."What is this nonsense?" he demanded, his voice trembling. "How did Aria poison the princess? You cannot just barge in and dema

Magnus POVI stopped outside the courtroom, watching my slave being dragged in front of me. The crowd hurl insults at her, their eyes hungry for blood. I watched how the chains left angry red marks on her delicate wrists.So this was my mate.A mate I had been searching for years. The moment my eyes landed on her, my wolf surged forward with a possessive roar.It didn't help that I recognized her. I may never have seen her face to face, but I remembered her name. She was one of the students who had graduated from the academy I had sponsored in the past. She was the reason the pack and the western region had survived several deadly plagues. She had become one of the most sought-after healers in the region, treating illnesses while other territories struggled.Her work had helped the western population grow over the years.She was the reason the west population had increased over the years.But I still had to remember that she was the suspect. When we reached the fortress, this matter w

Aria POVMy eyes fluttered open, trying to make out what I was seeing. It was some kind of chamber, filled with rich red decor and weapons placed on the walls while a fire crackled nearby, casting dancing shadows across the ceiling.I felt a warm blanket draped over me and tried to sit up, but before I could move, a gentle hand pressed firmly on my shoulder."Aria, please do not move too much."I turned at the familiar voice, my eyes glistening as I met the warm golden eyes of Elara, my tutor from years ago, the woman who had taught me everything I knew about healing. She looked older now, her red-streaked hair streaked with silver, but her eyes held the same warmth I remembered."Where am I?" I asked, confused, looking around before the memories came flooding back. The courtroom, the accusations, the Lycan King.I looked around frantically, trying to find the king, but there was no sign of him. Just me and Elara. Yet I could sme

Magnus POVI watched her stop shaking, her body still tense but her struggles finally ceasing. I lifted her easily, cradling her against my chest. Adrian's face was conflicted, his gaze filled with evident guilt for manhandling a pregnant woman. He may act like a hardened soldier, but he had a soft spot too, buried deep beneath his loyalty and duty.I carried her back into the fortress, commanding my men to keep watch as I took her to my chamber. I set her down gently on the chair, standing across from her with my arms crossed. Adrian stood by my side, still alert, still watching her like she might attack at any moment.A maid rushed in with a bowl of warm broth, setting it on the table before retreating quickly. I dragged it closer to Aria, pushing it toward her with a firm look.But she didn't eat. Her rage was written on her face, her lips pressed into a thin line as she refused to even look at the food."The baby needs nutrients," I s