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    Alice! I stiffened in shock, my gaze shifting to Bryan and Dominic before it finally fell on yton. They all looked displeased with this arrangement—especially yton, who suddenly stood up and dered, “I don’t agree to this, Father!”


    Leonardo’s face darkened at yton’s public defiance. ring at him, he demanded angrily, “What do you mean by this?”


    In an effort to persuade his father, yton said, “I think this is inappropriate.”


    Leonardo snorted and said, “You’ve always favored Makenna, and I tolerated it then. But now that she’s pregnant, you should think of the Lycan royal family’s interests and impregnate more sex ves. Do you understand?”


    Bryan’s and Dominic’s protests died down at the king’s decisive words.


    “It’s settled then. Prepare yourselves,” Leonardo dered before ordering the party to continue.


    I, however, remained in a state of shock.


    Dominic took my hand, concern flickering in his eyes. “Why is your hand so cold?”


    I shook my head, trying to snap out of my daze. Forcing a smile, I replied, “It’s nothing. I’m fine.”


    Then I turned to Antoni, who was staring at me as well. The cold-blooded malice in his smile made it clear—he had orchestrated this entire situation.


    What exactly was his n?


    Makenna’s POV:


    The party was now in full swing. Lively conversations andughter filled the room. Now that Leonardo had finished praising Antoni, the guests were free to mingle. The three princes were soon surrounded by admirers, so I took the opportunity to quietly slip away. I hoped to find a quiet corner to escape, even if only for a moment.


    “Makenna! Wait up!” Alice called out behind me.


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    I turned to see her approaching. As she drew closer, I noticed her eyes were teary. In a small, trembling whisper, she asked, “What do I do? I really don’t want to sleep with Prince Bryan.”


    Alice’s desperate expression broke my heart. Trying tofort her, I gently patted her hand and said, “We’ll think of something.”


    Suddenly, an idea came to me. After ncing around to make sure no one was listening, I whispered, “Here’s what you’ll do. Pretend you’re on your period. That should buy you some time.”


    Alice nodded vigorously and wiped away her tears. With a worried look, she asked, “Makenna, it’s clear that Antoni is gunning for you. What are you going to do?”


    I shrugged helplessly. Antoni was so cunning, every move of his felt like a carefullyid trap that was nearly impossible to escape. “I don’t know. I can only y it by ear now,” I said with a sigh.


    Alice opened her mouth to say more, but a servant suddenly appeared.


    “Miss Vance, get ready to serve the prince tonight.”


    Alice gave me a helpless nce before the servant led her away.


    At that moment, I felt utterly powerless. Alice liked Amon, and being forced to sleep with Bryan would be devastating for her. Perhaps… perhaps I could plead with Bryan not to touch her.


    I looked around, but Bryan was nowhere to be found. Where was he?


    I scanned the banquet hall in search of him but couldn’t find him. I even asked several servants, but they all had no idea where he was. I had nned to leave the banquet hall early, but now I had to stay a little longer and look for Bryan. Despite my best efforts, I couldn’t find him.


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