Claimed by the Alpha's Brother

b, Rowan's brother, felt no malice towards Annie; she was, in his eyes, unremarkable-bland, boring, and utterly insignificant. But Annie had done nothing wrong, and it wasn't her

bute meaningfully, or even stand out in any s

st finished detailing his grievances, and while Adrien listened, I couldn't help but feel less sympathetic. It wasn't Caleb's

resolve. "I want him to forget about Annie a

lfish prick. But before I coul

d, his gaze hardening.

ntertain such a selfish and obtuse wish. But then

Caleb asked, clearly p

back in his chair. "I'll grant your wish, but i

of his services. What mattered most to Caleb? And in the case of a wolf shifter lik

ce. "I guess that would be my Lamborghini," he said, almo

I felt a surge of irritation. This wasn't about material possessions; it was about something deeper, something Caleb c

king onto Caleb's with an intensity that made even me uneasy

demeanor faltered.

hisper. "I'm talking about your bond with Rowan. The

hers, especially in a pack, was sacred. It was more than just familial; it was a connection

Caleb stammered, all t

You wish to protect your brother by removing what you see as a weak link

e here thinking he could manipulate his brother's fate without consequence, but Adrie

aky but resolute. "I won't do it.

"Very well. The choice is yours. But remember, the cost of i

ling a strange mix of relief and pity. He had been willing to sacrifice his bond with his brother for what he thought wa

next. Would he tell Rowan about his plans? Would he confess his doubts about Ann

uld ripple through their lives in ways none of us could predict. And as the door closed behind Adrien, I f