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Chapter 18

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Zarek's POV

“I have a craving for steak,” Kaidon’s voice pulled me from the book I had been absorbed in. It was rare that someone interrupted my reading, but Kaidon’s voice always commanded attention.

Axel had come back an hour after Astrid had gone to sleep, and I had left the room to give them some space. As I wandered about, I happened upon Akiri, who offered to show me the library after inquiring if I enjoyed reading. I hadn’t had much access to books in the Red Claw pack, where even basic education for someone like me, an Omega, wasn’t a priority.

The Omegas had taught me how to read using picture books, but it wasn’t until I arrived at the North River pack and was confined to Ryker’s room that I found my passion for novels. Specifically, I discovered romance novels. It struck me as odd that Ryker had so many in his collection, but I didn’t feel it was my place to question it.

“Do you want me to cook some for you?” I asked, placing my book down on the side table. Rising to my
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