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    I sighed, my emotions tangled in a mix of resentment and exhaustion. “I never told you because I feared you wouldn’t be able to ept it.”


    yton’s eyes turned red, unshed tears shimmering in his gaze. His voice trembled as he asked, “Makenna… do you hate us? If not for my father, you would have been the cherished princess of the Lycan royal family—the rightful heir…”


    I bit my lip, forcing a bitter smile. “When I first learned the truth, I won’t lie—I did hate you. Because of Leonardo, my world crumbled. I lost everything…”


    My voice wavered, but I steadied myself, letting my gaze sweep across their faces. “But I also know the past belongs to those who came before us. Their sins are not yours. You knew nothing of this, and today, you choose to stand by my side, willing to fight for me. So, how can I continue to hate you?”


    yton stepped forward and pulled me into a tight embrace, his strong arms encircling me as if afraid I would slip away.


    “I’m sorry,” he murmured, his voice thick with remorse. “I’m so, so sorry…”


    Beside him, Bryan and Dominic stood silently, their faces etched with a storm of emotions—guilt, sorrow, helplessness, pain. The sight of them weighed heavily on my heart.


    I didn’t want them drowning in regret. Reaching out, I took their hands, my voice steady and earnest. “Be my allies, okay? Don’t let me fight alone.”


    The air between us shifted. Bryan and Dominic locked eyes with me, something unspoken yet profound passing between us. Then, with resolute expressions, they nodded in unison. “We will help you,” they vowed.


    For the first time in what felt like an eternity, a genuine smile broke across my face. My voice softened as I whispered, “Thank you. Truly… thank you.”


    Only then did yton loosen his hold, though he didn’t let gopletely. Instead, he lifted a hand and gently stroked my hair, his touch lingering with tenderness.


    His voice was hoarse,ced with something deeper than guilt. “Makenna… this is what we owe you.”


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    I met his gaze, and for a fleeting moment, time seemed to still. His eyes, the same ones that had watched over me since the day we met, held the same warmth—but beneath that warmthy an ocean of remorse.


    My heart clenched and then skipped a beat. Acting on impulse, I rose onto my toes and pressed a gentle kiss to his lips before whispering, “Between lovers, there is no debt.”


    Makenna’s POV:


    yton appeared momentarily stunned, but his expression quickly transformed into one of utter joy. He held me firmly, bowed his head, softly stroked my cheeks, and then suddenly pressed his lips to mine. We began to kiss passionately. He seemedpletely oblivious to the presence of Bryan and Dominic as his eyes shut in sheer bliss.


    I looked at him with astonishment, and then shut my eyes, intensifying our kiss.


    “We’re still here!”


    “Makenna! You’re ying favorites! We want our turn too…”


    While I was trying to catch my breath from the kiss, I faintly heard Bryan’s and Dominic’s voices filled with jealousy. Before I could react, they both started roughly pulling at my clothes.


    sh—my clothes split at the waist with a sudden tear, leaving my upper body fully exposed. As I remained lost in yton’s kiss, I felt my legs being spread by unseen hands. A shiver ran through me as my underwear was quickly removed. Fingers explored my vagina, igniting a surge of warmth and tingling sensations that made me quiver and grow soaking wet.


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