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Inside the villa, Aysel widened her eyes the moment Fenrir appeared on the screen.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Someone had intercepted the move-stepping in first to deliver a \u201cgift\u201d ahead of her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
So even this could be stolen.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Beside her, Magnus let out a low, amused scoff.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Finished\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen Moonvale wolves are involved in their own benefits,\u201d he said coolly, predatory calm in his voice, \u201cthey\u2019re never stupid.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Evidence gathered.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Revenge delivered with precision.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThey even know how to strike the vital point.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
His golden wolf Rafe stirred beneath the surface, unimpressed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cJackson was slow,\u201d Magnus added flatly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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On the screen, the very wolf being criticized-Jackson appeared the very next second, as if summoned by Alpha will alone.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He wiped sweat from his brow. Being late by even a breath had nearly cost him another bonus.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He had only waited-just a little-to let Damon and Celestine complete their bonding ritual, to let the knot tighten beyond escape.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Who could have predicted someone else would try to steal the hunt?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Behind Jackson, two Shadowbane enforcers shoved forward a massive gift box-taller than a grown wolf standing upright.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Jackson straightened, professional smile locked firmly in place. He ignored the ashen expressions of the groom and bride, ignored the startled murmurs rippling through the den of guests.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAlpha Blackwood, Miss Ward,\u201d he said smoothly, voice echoing through the hall,\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\u201cCongratulations on your bonding.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
His gaze swept lazily across the room.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNot bad. Quite lively today.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damon tightened his jaw, his scent spiking sharply as he stared Jackson down.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat are you doing here?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Jackson tapped the half-wolf-height gift box lightly, the sound hollow.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Finished\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNothing special. Our Lady Aysel was once\u2026 very well cared for by the two of you. Her life was quite the roller coaster.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He smiled wider.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThis time, although we didn\u2019t receive an invitation, she still thought of you-and sent a small gift in return.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
At once, Celestine\u2019s pupils constricted. Fear bled into her scent.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damon\u2019s lips trembled, something between laughter and grief twisting his expression.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAysel\u2026 sent this?\u201d he whispered hoarsely. \u201cShe wishes me happiness in my bond?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOf course,\u201d Jackson replied pleasantly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThis gift was prepared personally by Lady Vale-and she specifically requested that Alpha Damon receive it himself.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Among the guests, low whispers spread like disturbed prey.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI thought Aysel fell out badly with them?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMaybe the rumors were wrong?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOr maybe she\u2019s thanking Alpha Damon for not mating her. She\u2019s deeply bonded with Alpha Magnus now, isn\u2019t she?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHah-brutal. Compared to that, today\u2019s bonded pair looks ridiculous. Did you see Damon\u2019s face during the ring exchange? Celestine could barely hold her smile.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The murmurs stabbed like claws.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Blackwood elders shifted uneasily in their seats.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Damon stepped forward, reaching for the box.\u00a0<\/p>\n
No matter what-\u00a0<\/p>\n
This was Aysel\u2019s gift.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But Celestine reacted as if sensing death.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNo-don\u2019t open it!\u201d She clutched his arm, fingers shaking violently.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damon frowned.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cLet go.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She didn\u2019t.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Their scents tangled-fear against fury-until the massive gift box at the center of the hall suddenly burst open from within.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The lid flew apart.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A man crawled out, grinning broadly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSurprise!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Moon above-\u00a0<\/p>\n
He had nearly suffocated in there.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A familiar face crashed into the sight of everyone present.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damon\u2019s pupils shrank violently.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Celestine went bone-white.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Even Alpha Blackwood and his Luna surged to their feet, mouths open in shock.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Finigned\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Moonvale Pack-Alpha Remus, Luna Evelyn, Lykos, and Fenrir-were equally stunned, though Fenrir\u2019s surprise melted quickly into cold understanding.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Thinking back to the hidden truth behind Yuna Ward\u2019s death, a repetition of such deception no longer seemed strange.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Fenrir smiled, sharp and mocking.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Celestine Ward truly was her mother\u2019s daughter.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\u201cDariusz?!\u201d Damon stared, disbelief tearing through his Alpha composure.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Someone among the younger wolves gasped.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDariusz? Celestine\u2019s ex-mate?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI heard he died years ago-drowned at sea saving Alpha Damon!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat in the Moon\u2019s name-he resurrected?!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damon filtered out every sound.\u00a0<\/p>\n
His eyes locked onto the man before him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019re not dead.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Jackson chuckled softly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Fitushed\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOf course not. He\u2019s been living quite comfortably in the western lands, funded by Miss Ward. Alpha Blackwood-are you satisfied with this gift?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Dariusz kept smiling, but his legs trembled violently.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He didn\u2019t dare flee.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Running would only double the punishment. Ever since Aysel Vale had found him, his days had been worse than death. He had pinned all hope on today-on finally being released.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He swallowed hard and forced a grin.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDamon. Long time no see.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Then he turned to Celestine.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMiss Ward-we agreed. I took the money, played your mate, staged the rescue, disappeared. But you cut off my funding long ago. Coming back doesn\u2019t break the deal, does it?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Celestine\u2019s mind roared.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Aysel Vale.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Aysel Vale.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She always knew exactly how to hurt her most.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But Damon\u2019s fist was faster than thought.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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He lunged like a maddened Alpha, punching Dariusz square in the face.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSo it was you!\u201d Damon roared.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Finished\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou deceived me-framed me with a false debt, colluded with Celestine! Dariusz, I trusted you as my brother-how could you betray me?!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Memories tore through him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Dariusz collapsing into the sea.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Celestine\u2019s tear-filled eyes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Aysel standing alone-wounded, abandoned.\u00a0<\/p>\n
His mind shattered.\u00a0<\/p>\n
His heart ripped apart.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Dariusz tried to dodge, but Damon tackled him to the ground, fists raining down like execution blows.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI didn\u2019t want to!\u201d Dariusz screamed through blood.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was Celestine-it was all her! She paid me! She was jealous of Aysel Vale-she wanted to steal you from her!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damon said nothing.\u00a0<\/p>\n
His eyes burned red, sanity stripped away, striking again and again like a feral beast.\u00a0<\/p>\n
For two liars-\u00a0<\/p>\n
He had lost the one wolf who was his entire life.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cGive Aysel back to me!\u201d he roared, near madness.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cGive her back!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Blood sprayed from Dariusz\u2019s face.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Terrified guests screamed, the hall erupting into chaos as the scent of violence and betrayal flooded the air.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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