Liora Granger rushed out, her wedding dress trailing behind her, while her white veil swept across Dorian Kingston’s suit.
The moonstone necklace around her neck refracted a mysterious blue in the sunlight -an accessory I had spent three months. designing to complement her wedding ring.
“Miss Vaughn, the scent of a destined mate and their presence can alleviate the pain of chemotherapy. I desperately need Alpha Dorian Kingston, so I’m begging you…” she cried, deliberately exposing the IV on her hand, a trace of blood still seeping through.
A sweet, sickly fragrance of violet mixed with the metallic tang of blood hit me head–on. I could keenly detect the underlying scent
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of obsidian–that was the mark of the Black Eagle pack.
I thought to myself: Could Liora Granger be connected to the Black Eagle pack?
From birth, I was endowed with a keener sense of smell than my fellow kin. My mother said it was a special gift from the Moon Goddess.
I glanced at Alpha Dorian Kingston; his pupils constricted suddenly, a physiological reaction to being drawn to a destined mate.
He stepped forward, placing himself protectively in front of Liora Granger, a gesture that felt utterly ironic at that moment:
“Celine Vaughn, stop throwing a tantrum. I know this is hard for you to accept. Liora
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has only one month left to live. After that, I promise you a grand wedding…” Dorian. Kingston attempted to explain, a subtle hint of panic in his voice.
Despite our three years together, he had never once offered me such a protective
stance.
The strength I had built during my hospital stay began to crumble, but my wolf, Phoenix, was howling in my mind, urging me to hold firm.
“Mr. Kingston.” I interrupted, pulling out a copy of the design from my handbag. My fingertips lightly tapped the paper, producing a clear sound.
“The waist of the wedding dress is made with stretch memory metal, allowing it to automatically adjust to the wearer’s body
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shape. However, with Miss Granger’s petite. frame, it probably won’t fit her”
I paused, my gaze sweeping over the diamond crown on Liora Granger’s head. “The crown is set with real diamonds, which should probably be removed; after all, real diamonds pose radiation risks for chemotherapy patients. For Miss Granger’s safety, it’s best to err on the side of caution.”
I handed the design over to Dorian Kingston. “The design fee will require a triple expedited charge according to our contract. Please settle the full amount by the end of this week. Oh, and just a friendly reminder. interest will accumulate if payment is overdue.”
This bridal shop was a business owned by my father. Since neither the wedding gown nor the jewelry belonged to me, payments
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must be made at market value.
Suddenly, Liora Granger stumbled against Dorian Kingston. “Alpha Dorian Kingston, is Miss Vaughn upset?”
Tears cascaded perfectly down her face as she looked up. “It’s all my fault. I knew this was designed by Miss Vaughn for herself…”
I could no longer bear that nauseating voice.
As I turned away, I heard the sound of paper being ripped apart forcefully. “Go home and reflect on your actions. I’ve laid everything out clearly for you.”
Alpha Dorian Kingston’s voice was laced with severity.
I sneered, “It’s over between us.”
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