ManyWriters

  1 "Thalia Silverfang, has someone mistreated you?" My sibling's inquiry carried a hint of worry as he paused during our phone conversation. He must have detected something in my voice, but I tried to appear nonchalant. I put on a false cheerful expression, despite the anger threatening to overwhelm me. "No, everything's fine. I've just come to a conclusion—if marriage is inevitable, does the identity of my spouse really matter?" "Are you certain?" He persisted, his unease growing. "Thalia, if there's a problem, you can confide in me. What's behind this sudden eagerness to wed? You seemed reluctant before." Naturally

Love's Cruel Substitute, A Wolf's Heartbreak

Jaqin's deception left me stunned, shaking my head in disbelief. His misplaced trust in his cousin made the betrayal even more exasperating. I let out a sigh. It seemed the upper classes always thrived on constant drama, so unlike the tranquil, uncomplicated life I'd known.


For nine generations, my lineage had been blessed with only one child per family. Then my brother and I arrived, breaking the pattern. As the firstborn, Kirst naturally assumed the role of family leader. I didn't mind at all, having no desire to shoulder such responsibilities. I was content to take a back seat, enjoying the benefits while Kirst handled the challenging tasks.


That evening, noticing my fatigue, Kirst informed our father, the Alpha, that we'd depart early. Dad didn't object. He embraced me warmly as usual, then sternly reminded Kirst to drive cautiously before bidding us farewell.


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