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“It’s stunning,” I said as 1 looked at the image of a large wolf standing silhouetted against a full moon.

“Yes, it’s nice,” David agreed, trying to hide lais disappointment.

“Is this hand–carved?” I asked, reaching my fingers out and delicately running thern over the lines of the image.” It must have taken hours, and the wood is such a beautiful color. Is it stained, or is it naturally like that?”

“It’s natural red oak,” the Alpha King responded, and I’m pleased that you like it. “I made it myself.”

I looked at him in shock. “I had no idea you had such artistic talent.”

“I don’t often get a chance to show it off,” he said dismissively. “It’s a She Wolf,” he explained. “I hope that the image might be some inspiration to help your own wolf reawaken.”

I was touched by the thoughtfulness of his gift.

“Thank you so much,” 1 said. “We’ll find a place of honor to display it.”

The King seemed pleased with this response. David was silent. I wasn’t sure if he was embarrassed by how underwhelmed he seemed by such a thoughtful gift or if he was just afraid of saying something else to offend the King.

I took the plaque from David and carefully handed it to my father, who placed it gently on the table. When I turned back to the guests in front of us, I saw Alexander making his way forward, a small box in his hands.

grumbled under his breath. “Him

thought we agreed to invite all of the

David said, looking at me with irritation. “I thought I made it clear how I feel

more specific,” I

attention back to Alexander and smiled brightly at

said, stepping towards me and placing the small, turquoise–colored

us many gifts,” I pointed out.

I found one more,” he replied coolly. “And since it seems you’ve gotten so many extravagant gifts for yourself already, David, I’m sure you

mind that?” David

couldn’t contain a gaspas I looked

much,” I said

gold diamond–studded

real,” David said.

very real,” Alexander replied.

can’t be,” she said softly. “Did you purchase those from the estate auction of

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did,” Alexander

a small fortune!” David’s

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