The rebellious daughter of the alpha

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the vast hall, and Madison felt the looks of the other members of the pack, worried, turned towards them. She was still shaken from the attack, but the worst part wa

. His gaze crossed her, heavy with disappointment, but also with a worry that he was unable to hide. She knew he ha

looking up from his desk. He waited for her to do

ands clenched on her knees, trying to stay calm despite

ugh low, vibrated with suppressed anger. "You could have gotten

he was right, but hearing him reproach her for his behavior once aga

she replied, her voice trembling with emotion. "If you gave me a littl

"It's not about freedom, Madison. It's a question of security. You are the daughter of the Alp

if I didn't have the right to be myself, to breathe! You want me t

ord to let go. She didn't understand how much danger she was in, how crucial her role in the pack was. The threats were rea

you, and so do I. That's why..." He paused, searching for words. "That's why I've ma

she cried, unable to contain her indignation. "Are you serious? Do you real

s non-negotiable. You may not lik

se!" I don't want a bodyguard! I don't

, you'll get one." » He then looked at her penetratingly, a warning glint in his eyes. "It's

a decision, it was impossible to change his mind. But she wasn't going to give in easily, and he knew it. Furiou

uation was becoming unbearable. She loved her father, she understood his position, but she cou

en before. Tall, muscular, with a face marked by scars testifying to past battles, the stranger stood straight, his gaze clea

airs, crossing her arms when she saw the new arrival

. He is someone I have absolute trust in. » Logan paused, looking at

t move, just greeted her with a slight nod, as if her mere presence would be eno

in the matter as usual," she

ave carte blanche to ensure his safety. Madison can be...dif

ng her own choices, like she was a problem that needed to be dealt with. Caleb, however

. "Look, I know you're here because my father gave you this order, but I don't ne

I understand your point of view, but my mission is clear. Your fath

Of course. You're just another

, it's because I'm able to protect you, whether you like it or not. But that doesn't mean I'm going to stop y

t seem arrogant or superior, just determined. This unsettled

t I'm not going to make it easy for you,"

usly up for the chall

ed so much to entrust him with such a delicate mission? He didn't seem impressed by her behavior, and

t givi

ective presence that would henceforth follow her wherever she went. She refused to give in, to let

t just a warrior; it was also a constant reminder of her own vulnerability, of this in