The Rejected Queen
And yet, all I saw were his eyes - dark gold, burning, locked on mine as if the rest of the world had ceased to exist.
My wolf pressed against the bond, howling with triumph. Yes. Let them see. Ours.
When he spun me, my gown flared like midnight fire, and when he drew me back against his chest, the sapphire at my throat caught the light, gleaming as though it had its own heartbeat.
The first dance was supposed to be ceremonial. A show of grace. A symbol of unity.
But this - this was a claiming.
The music built toward its crescendo, violins weeping wild and unrestrained. Damon turned me beneath his arm, then caught me back against him, the final note breaking like a blade in the air.
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