Chapter 33: The Alpha's offer.
Ciara’s POV
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Oh s**t!
I cursed under my breath as Lyra opened the double doors to the Solarium and stepped aside. .
Leave, Ciara! My mind screamed, but my feet refused to obey.
I swallowed hard as my eyes settled on King Donovan.
The sunlight poured through the tall glass windows of the room, framing him in a warm golden glow. He was seated at a table, perched on an extravagant throne. The light made him look every bit the regal figure, as if it was designed to match the gold that I was wearing.
I shook my head, cursing myself for even noticing. Why was I thinking about this? I quickly realized I was still standing at the door.
I willed my legs to move, though each step I took felt like it required more effort than it should. I heard the door c
