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The next morning, Ethan woke up feeling a little better than he had the day before. With the help of Eric, he got ready and headed to his father's den.

When he arrived, he found Sylvia's parents already seated, waiting for him. They began discussing the marriage, and how they wanted it to take place as soon as possible. Despite his reservations, King Edwin agreed to their request.

Ethan sat there silently, his heart heavy with pain. All he could think about was Amelia, his true mate, who was suffering while he prepared to marry another lycan.

As the conversation continued, he struggled to keep his emotions in check. He knew that he couldn't reveal his feelings without causing a major scandal, so he kept quiet and simply nodded his agreement.

As the meeting came to an end, he left the den with a heavy heart. He couldn't shake off the feeling of sadness and despair that had settled over him, and as he walked back to his own den, he felt as though his entire world was falling apart.

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