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My sister and I were supposed to have our mating ceremonies on the same day. However, there was a mistake with the procession, and they ended up taking her to my mate’s packhouse instead of me. I, on the other hand, was taken to a mansion steeped in dark rumors—three mates had allegedly met tragic ends there. The next morning, my mate, Chris Gray, showed up with my sister, Aurora Jenkins, on his arm. His voice was cold, devoid of any warmth as he said, "I drank too much last night. What’s done is done; you should just accept it." Aurora purposefully displayed the fresh mating mark on her shoulder and whimpered, "I know you blame me, sister... But destiny is already mapped out. Besides, Alpha Izaiah might be older and rumored to be cursed, but maybe you are destined to be together, considering your blindness." I stayed silent. It was clear why Grandpa thought Aurora should mate with that infamous Alpha whose previous mates had perished—she accepted without a second thought. If only she knew I was the one ready for the challenge. ... After the mating ceremony, my family held a reception to thank the guests. I was in my packhouse room, preparing, when Chris stormed in and yanked the pearl bracelet off my wrist. I