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As the days went by, I found myself being dragged into the depths of the Megatron clan more often than I ever anticipated. Alpha Mathieu seemed insatiable in his thirst for information against the Mayflower clan, and his incessant summoning of me was becoming a rather unwelcome routine. Honestly, I despised being in his presence. There was just something about him that screamed evil.

"Ah, Lizzy, my dear," Alpha Mathieu greeted as I entered his dimly lit study once again. The air was heavy with the scent of aged paper and faint traces of incense. "I trust you have something valuable to share with me today?"

I plastered on a polite smile, trying my best to conceal my growing distaste. "Alpha Mathieu, I've gathered some information as per your request. It seems the Mayflower clan has been expanding their network, establishing stronger alliances with other powerful families and clans."

He leaned forward, his beady eyes filled with anticipation. "Tell me, Lizzy, who are these families? How