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My mouth drops open, and ether in a thin line

The man behind the des

k h Council to dissolve the pact between you and the Quinlan fa did not cause the death of your immortal mate The female Quinlan killed was a black bear shifter as indicated by the clan mark on her neck seen here”

He holds out a grainy photo, and when it’s h on the victim’s scalp It’s exactly where my clan mark is located

“Had Hunter Quinlan in fact killed your immortal mate, he would be bound to provide you with cohout eternity” Derek Alexander’s voice is low and full of power “As it stands, he only deprived you of the life of a shifter mate, which has been repaid in full Twice”

This tie burns in my chest “You lied to us!”

Hayden props his elbows on the arers in front of his mouth “He still murdered my mate”

“It was further ruled an accidental death by the council”

“Perhaps,” is all Hayden says

Derek stands, closing the file and taking back the photo “I have to catch my plane, but the council’s decision stands Mercy is released from your claim, as is the rest of her family The council expresses its deep disappointment in your actions as Lord of the Underworld, and their apologies go to the entire Quinlan-Strong pack”

Hayden rolls his eyes and stands I cross the room before I can even think and slap him hard across the face

A sharp SMACK! echoes in the room, and for a half-second it’s silent Just as fast everyone braces, preparing for a battle Hayden only glares atto chuckle

“You’ve always had such fire, Mercy If you had given me one more week…”

“Get out,” I growl through gritted teeth “I hope I never see you again”

He ss Just before he leaves, I stop him “Why did you do it, Hayden?”