The Maid Who Stole My Alpha
Otsana’s gold mark burned beside me, but its light bent toward the throne like a flame leaning toward wind.
Ashina sobbed harder, gripping her stomach while Maelor’s heartbeat echoed through the black bone like drums beneath a coronation hall.
The first Blood Feather book floated above the throne, no longer thrashing, no longer screaming, but opening itself like a servant obeying its true master.
A circle of old blood appeared around the throne’s base, then spread outward until it touched Blackfang warriors and Northridge nobles alike.
Conri shouted orders, but the blood ignored every blade, every title, and every frightened foot trying to step away.
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