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My sweet, innocent smile froze the expression on Emily’s face.
I had followed them!
My she–wolf felt a surge of satisfaction, but also a twinge of guilt.
Our eyes met, the unspoken challenge hanging heavy in the air, unnoticed by the little pup dancing nearby.
The music continued, her small body moving with surprising grace.
Her clothes were faded and worn, slightly soiled.
Barefoot, she danced on the uneven earth, her movements clumsy yet captivating.
The village elder lit a cigarette, letting out a soft sigh.
“This pup is unfortunate; her mother vanished, her father works in the city, so she lives with her grandmother.
She loves to dance–learned from my daughter–in–law’s comm–stone,” he sighed again.
“She’s talented, such a shame.”
I saw the pup’s potential; with proper guidance, she could become a star.
But I remained silent, sensing the unspoken tragedy in the elder’s words.
This family’s situation was far from ordinary.
Emily, too, recognized the pup’s talent and, judging by her gaze, she knew I had my eye on her.
Whatever I wanted, she was determined to claim first!
When the music ended and the little pup finished dancing, she was slightly breathless but radiantly happy.
It was clear she loved dancing.
“Oh dear, little one, you dance so beautifully!” Emily immediately plastered on a sweet smile, her voice overly sugary.
“Would you like to dance on a larger stage? I have the resources–I can send you to the finest schools!”
She deliberately raised her voice, ensuring I heard.
The pup was startled, her eyes widening with a mixture of fear and hope as she looked at Emily.
Without waiting for consent, Emily seized the pup’s wrist, grinning.
‘Come along, I’ll take you home and speak to your family.
I want to sponsor your dancing!” The pup’s eyes sparkled with excitement, her fear forgotten.
‘Really?” she asked.
Emily smirked, glancing at me, and loudly proclaimed, “Of course! Let’s go, I’ll speak with your family!”
Her eagerness to compete was so intense she almost dragged the pup along, causing her to stumble.
My she–wolf felt a surge of protective anger.
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Watching them leave, my smile slowly faded.
A guard in a dark suit leaned in, whispering, “Miss Miller, should we intervene?”
I shook my head slightly, a cryptic smile playing on my lips.
“No need.
But let’s observe,” I replied.
Emily led the pup and her entourage into the village, while I followed at a leisurely pace, the guards maintaining a discreet distance
We rounded a few corners and arrived at a humble mud–brick dwelling–small and aged.
The yard was enclosed by a makeshift fence of spindly branches, swaying gently in the breeze.
As soon as Emily stepped inside, she lifted her chin and barked orders at her crew,
“Quickly, set up the equipment, find a suitable filming location!
Ensure the lighting is flattering – don’t make me look too shadowy.”
Her assistants immediately sprang into action.
Olivia Harris is an emerging author celebrated for her captivating romantic and steamy novels. With a talent for crafting deep emotional connections and fiery chemistry between her characters, Olivia’s stories offer readers an escape into worlds filled with passion, intrigue, and heart-stopping drama.

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