Crowned by Fate (Skye) novel Chapter 137

Chapter 137

The moment Adrian and i trek and start at with their chosen companions, an MINY

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meson., Alphins from all options at the

Alphe King Thomas tree from his vest at the head of de naam, commanding inmeta nempt back in reveal a face etched with bath wisdom and ruthlessMALE

stood tall and beet chersidered, his call and

The evirmenisi medallion of the Alphe kine gleamed kesinti

abeat, catching the light

For a brief moment, I found myself pictoring Addan wearing that medallion, standing tall

“Distinguished Alphas, his deep voive resonated through the hall, I congratulate each of you in mrviving the moond nial.” (Pr eyes, chara at a predators, veeps across the room. Your strength, cunning, and determination have brought you this for–but the fear test

we feast as mals, as brothers and sisters of the moon.”

He mised his crystal glass. To the future of our kind, to the strength of our packs, and to the worthy Alpha who will next wee

I took a small sip of the champagne, thankful when servers began bringing out the first course.

I took a small sip of the champagne, thankful when servers began bringing out the first course. Leon satdiretly across from me. mine. The less I had to speak, the better.

Adrian leaned closer, Try the smoked salmon, he murmured, serving a portion onto my plate before I could respond it’s excellent

Throughout the first course, Adrian continued his attentive care–cutting my venison into perfect bite–sized pieces, ensuring my wine glass and filled, his fingers occasionally brushing mine in reassurance.

“How domestic,” a melodic female voice commented from my other side. I turned to find a striking woman with copper colored hair and calculating eyes watching us with amusement. “Alpha Adrian personally cutting his Beta’s meat. How… naval”

the first trial.

I recognized her immediately–Alpha Morgan of the Cascade Pack, the woman who had warned me at the lake during the

She was the only female Alpha present at tonight’s banquet, with her Beta, a middle–aged man, sitting respectfully beside her.

“Alpha Morgan,” I acknowledged with a polite nad.

Her lips curled into a knowing smile. “You two certainly don’t behave like a typical Alpha and Beta. When I saw you dive into that lake after him during the first trial, I knew there was more between you then pack hierarchy.”

you for your warning that day,” I said, genuinely gratefull despite my embarrassment. “I didn’t realer who you were then

Thank you f

Morgan waved a dismissive hand. I simply hate to see any young, beautiful girl in danger.” Morgan looked at Adrian, then turned back to me. “Is he your

1 shifted uncomfortably under her perceptive gaze,

Weir Famil

family,” I answered her question, acutely aware that

could hear every word.

The word family felt safe–true in its own way without revealing too much. I couldn’t bring myself to call Adrian my mate or lover with Loun sitting directly across from us, the mate bond between us thrumthing like a taut wire despite my efforts to ignore it

Adrian, however, had no such reservations. He and actuss me, his amber eyes meeting Morgan’s with unwavering confidence.

“Skye is my future Luna,” he stated firmly, his hand seitling possessively on my lower back.

The temperature around our section of the table seemed to drop sermal degrees. I didn’t need to look up to feel Lean’s fury–it crashed against my consciousness through our bond like waves against a clif.

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Chapter 137

1. The knife in bis hand bent Flightly under his grip.

“Khitan,” I mormored, plating my hand on his mm. “My as are healing well. You dos i need ne fin over må so much. “

The Bath of hurt in his eyes made my chest constrict, but I couldn’t tisk a confrontatie between him and Leon.

Not herr

Alpha Morgan’s gare darted betieren ut and Leon, her expression shifting in one of delighted realization.

“Oh my,” she chuckled softly. “The plot thickens. A Lima claimed by one Alpha while honded to another? You’re going to make this election very Skye Anderson.”

Across the table, Maya placed a perfectly cut piece of sainton on Leon’s plate, leaning close to him

“Your favorite, she purred.

Leon didn’t even glance at the offering, his eyes boring into mine with an intensity that made my wolf whine in distress.

Maya followed his gaze to me, her expression morphing into one of pure hatred.

I leaned toward Adrian, my lips nearly touching his ear.

“I told you we shouldn’t have come

After dinner came the dancing. Crystal chandeliers dimmed to create an intimate atmosphere as a small orchestra began playing.

ir and extended his hand to me

Adrian rose from his chair

“Dance with me,

I hesitated, looking at his outstretched hand. “I should warn you–during those years I wandered, I worked a lot of jobs. Bartender, waitress, men bouncer once. But never a dancer

His smile, warm and reassuring, made my heart Batter. Til teach your”

Before I could protest further, he led me to the dance floor, positioning one of my hands on his shoulder while his own settled at my waist. his palm burned through the thin fabric of my dress.

“Just follow my lead, he whispered, beginning to move with confident grace.

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