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    But that also meant thepetition would get even fiercer. And as the only one who had caught the princes’ eye, I’d be an even bigger target.


    Makenna’s POV:


    I found myself lost in thought, the words of the servants at Bryan’s vi echoing in my mind, weighing heavily on my heart.


    The frailty of a woman pregnant with Lycan offspring and the unfinished sentences Dominic left hangingst night…


    It was bing clear that this situation was far moreplicated than it appeared. We women, chosen merely as vessels to bear children, likely had no real chance of bing the Lycan queen.


    And what was even more terrifying was the potential fate that awaited us—we could be walking straight toward our own demise.


    A shiver ran down my spine at the thought. As I was sinking deeper into these grim realizations, Hayley walked in through the doorway.


    She knocked on the lectern, and the once noisy training room fell silent in an instant.


    I snapped out of my thoughts and turned my attention to the lectern. Surprisingly, Hayley seemed to be in a particrly good mood today, a stark contrast to her usual stern and fierce demeanor.


    “I have some news for you all today,” Hayley announced with uncharacteristic cheerfulness. “Those of you who are still here have passed the hunting test. Now, the king will hold his annual hunt, and all of you are invited to participate.”


    The announcement sent a ripple of excitement through the room.


    Someone raised a hand, curiosity piqued. “Is the hunt going to be on the usual hunting grounds?”


    Hayley’s smile widened slightly as she patiently exined, “Not this time. You’ll be heading to the mountains outside the pce, where the ancestors of the Lycan are buried. The annual hunt is held there as a way to honor them.”


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    “Wow!”


    “This is amazing!”


    “Yes, we finally get to leave the pce!”


    The room buzzed with excitement. Alice and I exchanged nces, the thrill of the uing outing reflected in both our eyes.


    After being cooped up in the pce for so long, the idea of getting out, even for a short while, felt like a breath of fresh air.


    Even though I had a token from yton that granted me the freedom toe and go, I’d avoided using it unless absolutely necessary, not wanting to draw unnecessary attention or cause trouble for either of us.


    “Alright,dies, settle down!”


    Hayley pped her hands, restoring order to the room before continuing with her instructions. “We’ll be doing some physical training to prepare for the hunt, but that’s not the most important part.”


    She paused deliberately, allowing the anticipation and curiosity to build before she continued, clearly enjoying the moment.


    “The main highlight is that after the daytime hunt, you might get the opportunity to serve the princes in the evening.”


    The women’s eyes lit up even more at the prospect.


    “So, we could catch a prince’s eye this time?”


    “That’s wonderful news!”


    The room buzzed with excited whispers once again, but I quietly let out a sigh of relief.


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