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Chapter 116 - All an act
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The Alpha Games Chapter 119 - Related matters
Nala POV - Nala’s good mood was over as soon as the presentation was finished. It had swelled at seeing the other Luna candidates half-dressed and half-asleep, completely unprepared for the event. There was only one other wolf who was ready for the presentation; Stacey. The Red Dawn wolf glared at her, as if she should’ve been the only one, but Nala didn’t give her the satisfaction of being disgruntled. It was clear she had also been warned, but it wasn’t a surprise. Not with how Nala saw her sucking up to every wolf she came across. Aaron had been intrigued to see Nala well presented as he walked down the line of Luna candidates, picking apart the girls like they were pieces of meat. He took his time looking over her, her skin prickling under his gaze, but simply nodded before moving on. The heir hadn’t even asked for an explanation as to why she was fully dressed and prepared at five in the morning. It suited Nala, and she turned to give Autumn a smile, but the woman had receded
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Connor POV - Without any form of cover, the Grey Stone territory was difficult to move secretly within. Wolves had fantastic senses, so it wouldn’t take much for the border patrol to spot an intruder on their lands. With the flat, open plains before him, Connor kept that in mind as he moved forward under the blanket of night. He remained vigilant, watching for Grey Stone warriors on the horizon but their patrols were few and far between. They didn’t seem to be concerned about attacks from other packs, or rogues, considering how easy a wolf could move on and off the territory without being seen. Connor used that same disregard, for their defences, to make his way across the Grey Stone border. As if it held like an invisible wall, he felt the moment he stepped foot off the territory. It washed over him in a wave of relief, easing the tension in his body. He had only been in the pack for three days, but he had already gotten used to the constant strain of being on enemy land. He only
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Inga POV - “Okay. Just stand back, there’s wounded in here.” Lewis raised his voice through the door, then waited, listening for the slow shuffle of feet. Inga listened too, trying to catch any small whispers of deceit among the crowd of Red Dawn warriors waiting for them. “We’re coming out.” The trio shared one final nod, before the Beta twisted the handle and the door swung open. Her stomach was in knots looking out at the wolves watching them, waiting, their eyes predatory. There were at least six; enough to block the corridor that stretched directly from the door towards the stairs, but Inga was certain there were others. She spotted the Red Dawn Alpha and Daniel standing behind their warriors, the leadership safe except for Luna Eleanor. She had the balls to stand at the front. Inga didn’t have to fake the way her face paled as she locked gazes with the Luna. The gleam in her eyes was malicious, her lips lifting as she took in Inga’s hunched form, leaning so far onto Jami
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