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    I knew Rowan was nearby in the castle, not too far from me. She stayed close but never crowded my space. She didn’t push herself onto me, which I deeply appreciated. I really didn’t


    want her near me.


    Elias definitely felt sympathy for her since she was an abused wolf, but my perspective was different. I also understood that he was worried about me because I was shutting her out. I ignored her presence, and he feared it might genuinely affect me.


    But I couldn’t focus on that right now.


    I sat in my room at the vanity, with makeupid out in front of me.


    Elias entered and noticed the light purple bruises I had carefully painted on myself, along with a split lip and several other cuts and bruises that would show with what I nned to


    wear.


    “Wow, these actually look so real. How did you manage that?” Elias asked.


    “I know what real bruises and cuts look like. I’ve been studying them for as long as I can remember,” I replied.


    “Clearly you have. People are really going to buy this.”


    “Yeah. The alternative would be to actually injure myself, but with our elerated healing, the marks would fade too quickly before filming the video.”


    “I’m d you chose this approach.”


    “I knew you’d approve.”


    “Well, the sun will be up soon. Are you sure you want to do this? It’ll seriously anger your


    father.”


    “I’m absolutely sure. I have to do it. He needs to learn he can’t mess with me, and I’m no longer afraid of him. At least, I don’t think I am.”


    “There’s nothing to fear. You’re <i>so </i>much stronger than when you left his packhouse. He doesn’t realize what he’s up against.”


    Once I finished applying my makeup and brushed my hair, I grabbed the clothes I nned to wear from the wardrobe.


    I put on a ck tank top, then an oversized white long–sleeved shirt tied in front to leave my


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    bruised chest exposed, along with jeans and ck boots.


    I got up and we headed downstairs, where the warriors waited for us.


    They escorted us through the barrier and into the woods to the cabin.


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    By the time we arrived, the sun had already risen, and one warrior had set up a camera and equipment outside the much nicer cabin.


    We only tidied up the exterior, inside was bare–no furniture, no electricity, nothing.


    Elias stood by the camera as I positioned myself in front of the cabin, right on the porch. I noticed my mother had followed us but stayed behind everyone else, careful not to interfere or get too close.


    “Alright, whenever you’re ready,” the warrior said. I faced the camera with a serious expression, knowing how much depended on my ability to sell this story.


    “I know many of you are supporting my father because he imed Elias Dalton kidnapped me. But I’m sorry to say that isn’t true. These cuts and bruises are from my father. Elias didn’t kidnap me–he rescued me. He took me away from my father, who locked me in the attic and treated me like a ve. Many didn’t even know I existed until he posted that video, asking me toe home. That’s because he never wanted anyone to know about me. He hid me away so he could abuse me in secret. I know a lot of you admire my father, but every story has two sides. Nothing he says can be trusted. He isn’t a good man. He never has been. People only see what he wants them to see. But I have seen the real Thorne Bet, and he isn’t the


    noble man you believe–the one who donates to charity and helps those in need. He does that only to maintain appearances for all of you watching this.


    Elias Dalton isn’t a person who deserves punishment. He saved me, and I will never go back to my father’s house. Elias takes care of me. He loves me in a way I never thought anyone could. So, I want everyone to know that I am safe, I’m doing well, and I’m far better off here than I ever was with Thorne Bet. Thank you.” I said. <fne9b0> This content belongs to find?novel</fne9b0>


    The warrior switched off the camera, and Elias came over and pulled me into a hug.


    “That was really good,” he said.


    “Maybe now my dad will stop trying to make you out to be the viin once everyone around him learns what a jerk he really is,” I said.


    “Come on, let’s get going,” Elias said.


    We began walking back to the castle when Luke suddenly ran up to us.


    “Alpha,” he said.


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    “What’s wrong?” Elias asked.


    “The pack we lived with beforeing here–someone attacked it,” Luke said.


    “What?” Elias asked in disbelief.


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    “They burned every house to the ground. It was Thorne. He found out we were there. Luckily, we escaped just in time,” Luke said.


    “I can’t f<b>*****</b>g believe this,” Elias said angrily.


    “I know. But he’s clearly tracking us,” Luke said.


    “We need to increase patrols around the barrier,” I said firmly.


    “That’s exactly what I was thinking. He won’t stop hunting for the Luna. Once this video spreads, he’ll tear the whole country apart trying to find her,” Luke said.


    Elias got me back to the castle quickly and immediately boosted patrols around the barrier.


    When the video was ready, the warrior sent it to every news outlet and sted it all over the


    inte.


    That happened after we sent someone into town to buy a damnputer, which was set up


    in the conference room.


    As soon as the video went live, the views started pouring in. Many people watched it. We sat there watching the numbers climb, knowing this would shatter my father’s perfect image.


    Before long, Luke’s phone started ringing, and he went over to Elias.


    “Alpha, someone’s calling for you,” Luke said. Elias took the phone and put it on speaker so I


    could hear.


    “Alpha Elias, this is Alpha Maddox from the Hollowthorn pack,” a voice announced.


    “How are you, Alpha Maddox?” Elias responded.


    “I was wondering when we could meet,” Maddox said.


    “Well, I’m keeping a low profile at the moment,” Elias said.


    “Ipletely understand. We can meet on neutral ground if you prefer. I know it would be morefortable for you,” Maddox said.


    “May I ask what this is about?” Elias asked.


    “I want to show you my support and find out what you need to bring down that son of a b***h


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    Thorne Bet,” Maddox said. Elias looked at me with shock on his face.


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    Just showing people that my father was an abusive bastard was enough to make them want to help us. I knew Alpha Maddox wasn’t part of my father’s inner circle, so he had nothing to gain by betraying us.


    Thanks to my video, we were going to make allies.


    I couldn’t have asked for a better result.


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