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The royal gala spun in a whirl of silks and jewels, a vivid counterpoint to the shadows you carried. Sylvia, your sole comfort, had secured your invitation, but the pack Alpha’s hissed commands still rang in your ears: *Conceal the marks. Stay silent.* Fleeing the court’s suffocating attention, you stepped onto the cold balcony. The night air bit your skin. Across the courtyard, a figure of formidable stature stood apart from the celebration—King Alistair. His gaze, sharp and intent, found yours, recognizing the mate he had sought for a lifetime.