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Rylee hated them as much as she did Nice to have one of the ined they’d scoff at the modern idea that Rylee had made her an honorary beta “I can’t claim Slade, but no way in hell will I let my sisters lay a claw on him”

“Cricket, I know you and Slade have strong feelings for one another, but he’s under strong pressure fros for you”

“For me? Nah We had sex and it was hot, but we know the score”

Rylee set used to his absence”

“Yes, ma’am”

“I don’t believe in this royal crap, but the kingdoms keep our olf packs in line and secret from human society”

“I understand” Cricket forced a smile and left As she walked back to her rooether and on their last night, they broke their laws by clai was null and void, but she could at least go on knowing that in a different world, one where she was born an alpha and not a runt or a or even a runt they’d be together for all eternity

Slade had spent three fucking weeks away fro Conan’s castle The royals, a bunch of entitled alphas coe killed , not a big surprise Each alpha princess who introduced herself, though beautiful and holding powerful status had annoyed the hell out of hih pleasant, left hi for Cricket’s sweet honeyed scent

The king face tightened “Slade, having a female mate won’t interfere with an occasional romp with others”

So that’s it He thinks I should keep Cricket as a fuck buddy “Your highness, I would never betray my mate”

“Why the reluctance to date one of our lovely princesses?”

“Perhaps at the ball, I’ll meet one who pleaseshis heart and soul belonged to a runt, a mate he’d no desire to betray?

“I understand You are a hero, but one who has seen and been forced to experience the darker side of our kind”

“Cricket and Nikolay are equal heroes”

“Yes, of course They’ll be given thewith you”