The Stolen Alpha
he whispered, his voice cracking like a fallen branch.
Lucas knew he had to let go, to step aside and allow Tristan to take his rightful place by Athena's side. But for now, he just stood there, suspended in a sea of regret, his heart heavy with the knowledge of what could never be.
Lucas's eyes locked onto Athena's, his gaze burning with a mix of sadness and longing. He took a step closer, his heart pounding in his chest like a drum.
"Athena, from the moment I met you, I knew you were special," he began, his voice trembling like a leaf. "Your kindness, your laughter, your fierce spirit...it all captivated me."
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