Rise of the Alpha's King Rejected Mate
His touch was warm, too warm, and she pulled back before he could linger.
“I heard whispers,” Lucian continued, eyes never leaving hers. “Of a wolf cloaked in silver, powerful enough to bend even rogues to her will. I had to see for myself if the stories were true.”
“They are,” Lyra replied, her voice even. “But I didn’t come here to parade my strength. I came because someone’s life hangs in the balance.”
At that, Lucian tilted his head, a slow grin curving his lips. “Ah. You mean the dying mother. Word travels fast.” He circled her like a predator testing prey, though she refused to flinch. “You seek my help to heal her.”
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