CHAPTER FORNY FIGHT


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    CHAPTER FORTY EIGHT


    Jason’s POV


    Talia looked like a goddess draped in silver.


    The fabric clung to her perfectly. She was the very image of a future queen. For a second, I thought back to the times she would wait for me to return from Alpha duties, lounging in bed, ready to please me. My wolf stirred restlessly, aching to go to her.


    ‘She’s ours. We should never have rejected her,’ my wolf said. ‘We have to win her back.’


    I agreed, but she stood beside Solon. She looked happy, happier than I had seen her in a long time. Solon ced a hand on her shoulder as if he had every right to touch her. Rage red in my chest.


    He was filling her head with lies, manipting her into believing she didn’t belong to me anymore. But she did. No matter what she said, no matter how far she ran, she was still mine.


    I pushed the thoughts away and forced my expression into something neutral. I was surrounded by Alphas and Elders. I had to keep up appearances, shake hands, and offer the same practiced smile.


    After this ceremony, Viki would be gone. I’d banish her quietly and then go to Talia. I would apologize, take back my rejection, and beg if I had to, to get her toe home. Talia would understand. Once she saw Viki out of the picture, she’de back.


    Then, I noticed Viki approaching Prince Solon and Talia. My eyes narrowed. What was she nning now?


    I interjected, “Viki, this isn’t the right time.’


    Much to my surprise, Talia sighed and said, “Sure, I’ll take a look.”


    I wanted to stop her, but they were already walking toward the stage. I turned my attention to Prince Solon and said, “Thank you foring.”


    “Wouldn’t have missed it for the world,” Solon responded with a smirk. “Especially for something so… genuine.”


    From his tone, it was obvious he was being sarcastic. Did he know that this was just a sham of a ceremony?


    Before I could respond, I heard Viki’s scream.


    The room silenced instantly, every head turning toward the stage. Talia stood, arms crossed, her expression cold. Viki, in contrast, was crumpled halfway to the floor, only being held up by someone.


    Alpha Nn.


    He held her upright with one arm. He looked annoyed. But I didn’t care about that. What I cared about was what he had on. He wore a silver suit. It was nearly identical in color to Talia’s dress.


    My wolf growled low, pushing forward in my chest. ‘Why is he matching our mate? Is he trying to pursue our mate?’


    ‘No. He wouldn’t do that. Talia is an omega. He would never want an omega,’ I reassured my wolf. This had to be just a coincidence. Even so, seeing him with her as if they were a couple, even more so than her with Prince Solon infuriated me.


    I clenched my fists and walked quickly across the hall toward the stage. Guests whispered behind me, likely talking about the sudden drama. I ignored them.


    CHAPTER TORTY EIGHT


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    By the time I reached the base of the tform, Viki was standing upright again, shakily brushing off her dress as she put some distance between herself and Nn.


    “What the hell happened?” I demanded, looking at both of them.


    “Is that how you speak to someone who just saved your mate?” Nn questioned.


    I cleared my throat. “My apologies, Alpha Nn. I am just concerned.”


    “She nearly fell,” Nn exined. “I was walking in and saw her wobble. She would have fallen off the stage if I had not caught her.”


    I turned to Viki. Her cheeks were flushed, her eyes darting to the guests behind me before meeting my gaze.


    “Well?” I pressed. “Is that what happened?”


    “Yes. Why would you think otherwise?” she said, awkwardlyughing. “I… I tripped. I didn’t mean to cause a scene.”


    I didn’t believe her. I knew there was more to it than that, but I would get answerster. Thest thing I needed was this turning into more gossip that would tarnish our reputation.


    “Thank you,” I said to Nn, though it nearly choked me to say it. “For stepping in.”


    “Don’t thank me. I expect better of you, Alpha Jason,” Nn scolded. He leaned in just slightly, lowering his voice but not his intensity. “Keep a better watch on your Luna. If she causes another disruption, the Council may think you have lost control of Shadoww. You don’t want a scandal, not today.”


    My wolf bristled at the veiled threatbined with a warning. I barely kept from growling in return. I nodded stiffly. “Understood.”


    Nn turned and walked off without another word.


    I turned around with a fake smile. “False rm, everyone. Everything is okay,” I called out, and the guests slowly returned to socializing. I roughly grabbed Viki and carried her down the steps. Touching her made bile rise in my


    throat.


    I walked us to a quiet corner and released her, almost dropping her to the floor. Viki managed to catch her bnce by gripping the wall. “Be careful, Jason. You almost ruined my dress,” sheined.


    “I don’t give a damn about that dress. If I could, I’d have you walking around in rags,” I hissed.


    “I’m not going to do this with you right now,” Viki said. She tried to walk past me, but I gripped her chin, forcing her to look at me.


    “What did I tell you, Viki? I said to behave and to stay away from Talia. Do you not understand simple instructions?”


    “I didn’t do anything,” Viki argued, trying to get free of my grasp, but my grip only tightened.


    “Do you think I’m an idiot? You wanted her to look at flowers? Ridiculous,” I said, releasing her.


    Viki rubbed her sore face. “I am telling the truth. I didn’t do anything,” she repeated.


    “You’re a filthy liar. You don’t know what the truth is, Viki, You’re lucky this didn’t blow up worse. If you pull another stunt like this, I’ll make you regret the day you were born. Don’t test me again,” I warned.


    Surprisingly, Viki didn’t try to argue. She nodded and said, “Yes, Alpha.”


    CHAPTER TORTY FIGHT


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    At that moment, Father appeared at my side. His eyes swept between us beforending on Viki.


    “What’s going on?” he asked.


    “Nothing,” I answered quickly. “We’re preparing for the ceremony.”


    He grunted, clearly not convinced. He turned his attention to Viki. “Good. Then you’ve got twenty minutes. Don’t bete. You’ve caused enough dys as it is.”


    As Father turned away, I noticed the sweat beading along Viki’s hairline. Her hands trembled slightly. Her scent, even though covered with that sickeningly sweet perfume, still came through, but it was off. It smelled like chemicals.


    “Go clean yourself up,” I ordered, grimacing at her scent. “You’re not embarrassing me again looking or smelling like that.”


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