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Erica:

It was the next day and I settled into the business meeting with Dante, ready to discuss the usual matters concerning our pack. I was caught off guard when he abruptly interrupted me, his words sent a chill down my spine as he revealed the true purpose of our meeting.

"We need to get married"

"What!" I replied.

"Dante, I thought we were here to discuss the war with Hazan?” My tone was laced with confusion.

Dante's expression remained impassive as he cut me off. "I'm sorry, Erica, but that's not why I asked you here," he replied.

"The council of Elders has been pressuring me about our pack's future. They want to know when I'll be settling down and producing an heir."

My eyes widened in disbelief at the unexpected turn of events.

"I wasn't aware that this was on the agenda.” I forced out, my mind racing to process Dante's words. "I thought our focus was stopping Hazan.”

“Yes, but the council.”

“There’s no council coming in, Dante. Do you remember that we are divorced and the onl