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Jason stands before Alpha Wilson in the war room, the dim light casting shadows across the maps and battle plans spread out on the table. He recounts everything they learned from Charmaine, detailing the weaknesses in Hydra Pack's defenses and the timing of their next move."Alpha Cortis plans to strike exactly three days after the first assault," Jason says, his voice steady. "He believes we'll be caught off guard, but we can use this to our advantage. If we hit them first, we can turn the tide of battle before they even realize what's happening."Wilson nods, his mind racing as he processes the information. "We need to be swift and decisive. Cortis is a formidable foe, but if we catch him off balance, we can cripple his forces before they have a chance to regroup."Jason's eyes gleam with anticipation. "We'll need to divide our forces—hit them from multiple fronts. I'll lead the assault on their northern flank, while you take the southern. With their defenses spread thin, we can bre
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Valentine's voice is low, almost a whisper, as he continues. "But I never took a life for sport or pleasure. I did it to protect those I care about. Sometimes, taking a life is the only way to save another."Selena feels a pang of guilt at the relief that washes over her. She should be horrified, repulsed even, but instead, she feels a strange sense of comfort in his words. He is dangerous, yes, but his danger is not born of cruelty—it is a necessity, a burden he carries for the sake of others.But as she meets his gaze, the memory of Wilson's warning echoes in her mind. Vampires are charmers and users… they lure you in with sweet words and promises, only to drain you dry when you least expect it. She knows she should heed his warning, but the pull she feels toward Valentine is too strong to ignore.The night wears on, filled with light-hearted banter and shared stories. The tension between Selena and Valentine remains, a taut string that neither dares to cut, but it does not spoil th
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The evening sky over Clovis City is heavy with the promise of blood. Alpha Wilson, the revered Alpha of Alphas of Clovis City, stands in the heart of his war room, a place dimly lit by flickering torches. The room is filled with the scent of leather and sweat, the air thick with tension. Around him, his most trusted lieutenants gather—Jason, his Beta, and a handful of other seasoned wolves whose loyalty has been proven time and again in the heat of battle. The room hums with the low growls of anticipation, each wolf on edge, their primal instincts sharpened to a lethal point.Wilson's gaze sweeps across the room, his eyes dark pools of calculated rage. He knows what must be done. The Hydra Pack has grown too bold, too arrogant. The time has come to strike, to sever the head of the snake once and for all.Jason steps forward, his muscular frame casting a long shadow on the stone walls. "Alpha," he begins, his voice a gravelly rumble, "we've scouted the Hydra Pack's territory. Their defe
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Wilson moves with a quiet purpose, pouring them each a drink. The amber liquid swirls in the glasses, catching the soft light and reflecting the warmth that now lingers between them.He sets the glasses on the table before settling into the chair across from her, his gaze steady but softened. Selena, her towel wrapped tightly around her as if it could shield her from the weight of what comes next, takes her seat opposite him.The desk between them feels symbolic, a battlefield turned meeting ground. It had borne witness to the fiery collision of their desires, and now it would serve as the platform for the conversation they could no longer avoid. Wilson's eyes meet hers, the intensity of his gaze a reminder of the bond they have forged.Selena takes a slow sip of her drink, the liquid burning a trail down her throat, grounding her in the moment. She sets the glass down, her fingers tracing its rim as she gathers her thoughts.For weeks, she had run from this confrontation, her heart h
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