Chapter 152 A Dangerous Disy
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“There’s nothing wrong with it. If I die, you’ll be the mistress of the Miguel family.”
My voice was low, carrying the undeniable authority of an alpha. “Have you forgotten? You now share the same inheritance rights over the Shadowmoon Pack as I do.”
If I don’t die, I’ll make her the most honored she–wolf in the Shadowmoon Pack, standing at the very peak of power where no one dares to look down on her.
I love her a love etched into my very bones, deeper and more indelible than any so–called fated mate bond.
I will never marry another woman, not even my so–called fated mate.
Eternal life – it’s what every powerful alpha dreams of. And yet she, to save me, revealed the medical technique that can extend a werewolf’s life!
She’s just an omega, and in doing so, she’s ced her life entirely in my hands.
And these past weeks, the wolf healers have been looking at me like I’m some kind of monster–guarded, wary, afraid. I understand why. The virus in my body is highly contagious. But… only Aubrey, only she…
She still treats me exactly as she did before, as if I’m still the strong, healthy alpha I once was — not a walking source of infection.
“Aubrey, you’re the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen.”
In her diamond–studded starry gown, she looked like the Moon Goddess herself untouchable, dazzling against the night sky.
—
Her dress and her headpiece had both been custom–made by me. If she were paying closer attention, she would realize my own outfit was designed as a matching
set.
I gazed at her with all the feeling in my heart, but she turned her head away, speaking quickly. “Alpha, you should get changed too. I’m going downstairs first.”
Before I could say anything, she gathered her skirts and swept past me,
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disappearing in an instant.
The sudden emptiness beside me was unsettling.
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But this wasn’t the time for sentiment. I immediately reached out to my beta, Cam, through our mind link. “Have you found Ulrich?”
“He’s right outside the banquet hall, Alpha,” Cam replied in my mind. “I’m watching
him now.”
“Good. If he makes a move, notify me at once.”
Neighboring pack alphas were easy to fool, but Ulrich was <i>too </i>cunning to be
deceived
by disease.
–
unless I showed him the full, untouched strength of an alpha unscarred
I could not, under any circumstances, let Ulrich discover I was infected. If he did, not only would the Shadowmoon Pack be at risk, but the entire northern werewolf poption could be in danger.
Third Person POV
The banquet began, and Aubrey’s entrance stole every gaze in the room.
When the light fell on her, every werewolf – whether they hade with goodwill or malice
instinctively held their breath, as though afraid to frighten away this spirit of the night sky.
–
Her makeup was light, except for her striking red lips. The gown shimmered with starlight. On anyone else, it might have looked gaudy or diminished them, but on Aubrey, it was as though she had the stars of heaven beneath her feet – cold, proud, and untouchable. No wonder she could be one of the Miguel family.
Sean nced at her, emotions tangled. Suddenly, he understood why his wife liked this omega girl. She outshone even her own mother.
“Alpha! It’s Alpha! He’s finally here!” someone eximed.
“Look! Our Alpha is asmanding as ever! As unshakable as the mountains! Those rumors about him being gravely ill areughable!”
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Aubrey blinked in surprise, then lifted her head and saw Alpha Henry standing ahead of her, tall and straight as a pine. His perfectly tailored ck suit emphasized his broad shoulders and lean waist, the dark patterns in the fabric shifting like living
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things under the light. He held out his hand to her, his posture calm, steady, and full of unquestionablemand.
Was he nning to stand with her for the entire recognition ceremony? Could his body handle that?
With all eyes on them, Aubrey didn’t refuse. She ced her hand in his, speaking to him through their mind link-
“I told you to show your face and then go back to rest. What are you still doing here?”
“Don’t worry. I know my limits.”
Then Alpha Henry cut off the link.
The gesture sparked a re of anger in Aubrey’s chest. Did he care nothing for his own health?
But this wasn’t the time or ce to speak her mind. Whatever she had to say would have to wait.
Suppressing her emotions, she let Alpha Henry lead her step by step toward the high tform the very heart of the pack’s power and authority.
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Many couldn’t take their
eyes off them.
Someone whispered, “Wasn’t this supposed to be an adoption ceremony? Why do they look more like an engaged couple? They’re a perfect match!”
A heavily made–up female werewolf in a low–cut gown gave a sharp, dismissive snort. “So what if she’s pretty? The alpha doesn’t even like her. If he did, she wouldn’t have gone from future Luna to convenient little sister.”
“But he doesn’t exactly seem to dislike her either…”
“That’s where you’re wrong,” someone said maliciously. “The alpha’s in a good mood today because he’s finally free of her. That’s the only reason he’s showing her a good face.”
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