Chapter

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Edwin & Audrey

Edwin's POV

I had hardly touched the glass of champagne that was pinched between my fingers. I had hardly noticed the lively music or the well-dressed crowd or the breathtaking view of the city and the river below. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't focus on any of it.

I should have been happy to be here. Claudia was my friend and someone I respected, and the venue-her favorite restaurant situated on pylons high above the river-had some of the best food and drink that the city offered.

But tonight, none of that mattered. Tonight, I was a puppet. A go**n puppet.

"We should consider holding our engagement party here," Fiona said, sidling up to me. "It's a lovely venue. My mother has good taste."

I gritted my teeth, my grip on the champagne flute tightening. I opened my mouth to tell her that there would be no engagement party and certainly no wedding, but one look from her made me quiet again. Her eyes held a warning, a reminder of that night on the bridge when she had threatened Audrey's life. I remembered it all too well; it haunted me.

"I meant what I said," Fiona whispered, her voice low enough that only I could hear. "Careful, Mr. Big Bad Wolf."

I resisted the urge to shove her over the balcony.

Just then, the doors opened, and another guest entered. Fiona's blood-red lips curled into a smirk. "Ah. Speak of the little succubus..."

I felt the blood drain from my face as Audrey walked in, looking stunning in a green dress that hugged her curves perfectly. I could already imagine that she had made it herself, her slender fingers carefully adding the intricate beading by hand.

Her long dark hair was pin-straight down her back, her pale throat adorned with a simple golden necklace. She had opted for subtle eyeshadow and a muted red lip tonight, and she looked more beautiful than anyone else here.

go to her

if I did someday find my fated mate, I would sever

out of her

the room, and I felt my heart clench. She froze, blue eyes widening. I think I saw her take

away, letting

Audrey's POV

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room was filled with werewolves in expensive designer clothes, the air itself practically reeking of cash.

made me want to go to him more than anything else in the world, and I took a step closer before I could

imagined it. Perhaps I had; I hadn't been sleeping well lately. Staying up all night thinking about Edwin

"Audrey!"

wore a glittering golden gown and her blonde hair was down. I couldn't decide which caught the light of the chandeliers more: the

pairs of eyes turned to see

me into a warm hug without any hesitation. "Oh, I'm so glad

despite how I had been feeling lately, was genuine. I held out a small package when

into it, drawing the attention of several more nearby guests. I could feel their eyes on us, and I swore

hand-embroidered silk scarf that I had made for her, I caught sight of Fiona staring at me

reddened, and I quickly stammered, "It's really nothing. If you don't like

I could finish, Claudia cut me off with another hug. "Oh, Audrey, it's beautiful! Did

aware of the eyes

and the embroidered flowers didn't go with her dress, but she

much for coming and for this thoughtful gift," she said

darting over to me, watching coyly over Edwin's shoulder. As Claudia was called away by other guests, I made my way to the

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