The Alpha of the Sunshine pack was unable to break free from the grip of sleeplessness and was tossing and turning in bed in the dark of night. He groped for a book on his bedside table, frustrated and ready to give up on sleep. His restlessness was eased by the whispery tales of faraway places and legendary exploits found inside its pages.But even in the comfort of his reading, he sensed something unsettling: a dark figure prowling his room. He peered into the shadows, but nothing unusual caught his attention. At first, his senses dismissed the impression as nothing more than paranoia. He thought about the likelihood that one of the pack members or guards was stopping by his room, maybe on their rounds.Still, as the shadows danced and converged, his discomfort grew. Subtle murmurs of voices reached his ears, whispers that hinted at a dark agenda.One of the shadows said, "That's it, quietly, and don't make a sound," with a sense of urgency.With his pulse pounding, the Alpha grabbe
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