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2024-10-29 19:42:56The next morning, I sat in the conference room with my council. We listened to Koreyon’s report on the rogue attack that happened last night while I was recovering from Flinn’s show of pride. “This attack was mild, and most of them fled as soon as they saw our enforcers,” he explained. Then after a pause of hesitation added. “The news that Howe’s here has spread. The ones we captured begged not to be brought to him.”
“What is the deal with Howe?” Elder Edward asked. “If he is your mate, why hasn’t he claimed you or the alphaship of the pack?”
I sat up straighter at the hint of reproach in his voice. “Michael Howe is none of your concern. When he will claim what is between him and me,” I demanded, doing my best to sound authoritative. “Koreyon, let’s use their fear of
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