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Jane

Oh, no, he’s thinking of taking advantage of me. I won’t allow it. This can never happen between us.

“Let’s go of me!” I roar. My wolf is on the surface.

“Let go of me!” I roar, my wolf on the surface. “I’ll deal with him myself, Amber.” I push her back, forcefully pushing the king away. He falls onto his back, and everything happens so fast. I spot a fruit knife on his desk beside the bed. I grab it and swiftly slice his throat, blood gushing out.

“You!” He points at me before collapsing. Serves you right, king, rot in hell. I’m free. Without alerting the guards, I grab my bucket and quietly leave his room. It seems like his room is soundproof.

Otherwise, why would they stand there and do nothing when they hear our commotion? This is my chance to escape. I drop the bucket and hurry to where June is working.

“June,” I whisper urgently. “Come on, I need to talk to you.” I won’t let her stay here. Everyone knows she’s my friend. She’ll be the first one to be killed when the pack mem