Chapter 7: Veiled Shadows of Destiny

The moonlight embraced us, weaving a tapestry of emotions that transcended time. As my true mate and I danced beneath the celestial glow, a symphony of unspoken words resonated in the air.

"Is fate playing a cruel joke on me?" I pondered silently, torn between the connection with my true mate and the responsibilities anchored in the contract with the Alpha King.

He guided me gracefully through the garden, his eyes mirroring the complex emotions swirling within my own heart. The moon, our silent accomplice, bathed us in its ethereal glow, casting a glow upon the path that lay ahead.

Amidst the dance, my true mate broke the silence, his voice a gentle caress on the night breeze. "Samantha, destiny has brought us back together. Can you feel it too?"

His words echoed the sentiments I dared not acknowledge. I could feel the magnetic pull between us, a force that defied logic and duty. The garden, once a witness to my struggles, now seemed to pulse with the heartbeat of a love rekindled.

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