THE CLASH OF TWO WORLDS

right back at him from the cover glass of his left side window. It was an awe-inspiring sight, a

omething that all the wealth and power in the world couldn't fill. He could ignore it most day

eaned against the cool glass and let the phone ring for a moment longer. He knew what she wanted. She had been calling him almost every da

already bracing himse

t firm, filled the space around him.

eping his tone neutral. "I have a lot

the company, Kieran. You promis

rent now. Running a business

the weight of unspoken words. Kieran closed his

ther and I are worried. You've been gone for so long... You're not getting any younger, and you have

her call. His mate. The conversat

ion settle in. He had always known this moment would

his voice measured. "I'm focused on the business. It's no

y. "He didn't want to wait either, but the pack needs stability. And as futur

the future Alpha wasn't just about leadership or strength-it was about duty to his pack, to his fami

He had built this empire in the city, far from the pack's territory, because he wanted mo

Kieran said firmly, his hand

s expecting you to take your place, Kieran. We've already started discussing the mate selection pr

, find a mate, and settle into the role of Alpha like he was supposed to. But the thought of being paired w

back to that life. N

ft his mouth, he knew they were a lie. He wasn't ready to face that

feel like the company is everything right now, but you can't forget where you come

ngth, unyielding and unbreakable. But even Alphas grew old. Even they passed on their

Kieran said, his voice low. "B

, a hint of relief in her voice. "We miss you,

ettling over him like a heavy dark cover. He turned back t

would have to go back. One day, he would have to f

built here-far away from the expectations, far away from

n the distance. No matter how far he went, no matter how much he tried to

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