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Alpha Enzo leaned back in his chair, finally relaxing and taking in his environment.

The scent of roasted meat and freshly poured ale filled the air, mingling with the heady musk of sweat and unwashed bodies. The Harvey Pack’s hideout was everything he expected—raw, wild, and untamed. It was a far cry from the rigid decorum of his own pack, but for tonight, he found himself embracing it.

"Did the men I sent arrive safely?" Enzo asked, cutting through the noise of the rowdy crowd.

Alpha Czar, sitting across from him, grinned, baring teeth that had seen their share of brutality. "Yes. I’ve given them a room in the pack house, just like you asked. They're settled and out of sight. No one will know they’re here until you want them to."

Enzo nodded in approval, swirling the beer in his mug. "Good. They’ll play an important role in what’s to come. Keep them in the dark until it’s time. The less they know, the better."

Czar inclined his head, his eyes glinting with a certain calculated misc