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e racing. Reika escaped. How could she? I wasn't expecting that kind of boldness from her.

broad shoulders were tense, and his eyes were cold with disappointment. "What did yo

t rising with defense.

"You frightened her. She should've known her place and stayed wh

the one who couldn't handle the rejection like she had a place to go. "I'll get her back. She's still my mate; she hasn't rej

jected you yet. That's your advantage. You're lin

would be thrown off. But there was no way she could get far. An Omega without

erit his place as the Alpha of the Shadow Claw pack. This was my goal since I was little, and I

er arms crossed over her chest, her pale blue eyes na

sked, her voice tight and jealo

I have to, Anya. It's not what you think." My tone sof

loser. "Why do you need her, Nyx? We're supp

t confirmation, and he slightly nodded. H

t now, Reika is necessary-for the pack. She doesn't matter in any other way. You're

. Alpha Martin stepped forward, his voice steady. "Trust Nyx. You'll have your plac

ingers curling around my forearm. "A

her, even as my mind spun with

y warriors were gathered, waiting for orders. The air

the group. "Reika is an Omega. She couldn't have gone far.

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almost too soft, like sinking into a cloud. My body ached, bruises reminding me of the rogues' attack,

barely counted as a room. Here, everything was lavish. The curtains were rich velvet, the walls adorned with art, and the furnitu

lothes. My heart jumped into my throat, and I clutched the blanket, suddenly aware I was missing more than my s

in. He was towering, broad, and dangerous, just like I remembered him. His presence filled the room as quickly as he had taken down the

said, his voice gru

d, my mouth dry

I felt. "You're in the Thunder Howl Pack territory," he said, stopping a

e rogues like they were nothing. My throat tightened. There's someone even stronger than him? What kind of pack had I s

helped you into bed," he said, his voice lowering as if to address

r saving me," I whispered, keeping my gaze lowered. I wasn't sure how to act around someo

felt the air in the room shift. Someone else entered. The atmosphere became thi

ore dangerous than beta Orion, more commanding, and infinitely more intimidating. His green eyes were piercin

t be Alp

n his face and hands told stories I couldn't even begin to imagine, and yet, despite his harsh scars, that didn't tarnish the beau