Wild Dreams [Story Collection]
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The following morning came too quickly, like a blade pressed against my throat.
I stood at the border of the Whitewood Forest, the invisible line that separated White Moon territory from the wild, lawless lands beyond. The sky was grey and heavy with clouds, matching the emptiness in my chest. I carried nothing — no bag, no spare dress, no personal items. The Alpha had made it very clear: tributes went empty-handed. I was to arrive as nothing more than meat for the wolves.
Alpha Marcus stood before me with his pregnant Luna at his side. He placed a heavy hand on my shoulder, squeezing it with fake warmth while giving the small crowd of pack members a proud, fatherly smile.