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The dark elevator cab shuddered violently as another heavy thud slammed onto the roof. Metallic screeching echoed through the shaft as the emergency cables groaned under sudden, massive weight."Serena, stay behind me!" Brandon commanded instantly. His amber eyes glowed brightly in the darkness as his Alpha power surged, his body shifting into a half-wolf combat stance.With a deafening *CRACK*, the steel roof of the elevator was ripped open like a tin can. A tall, broad figure dropped into the cramped space, landing gracefully on his feet. The emergency red lights flickered back on, illuminating the intruder's face.It was Holt Lockford—Julian’s rogue uncle who had been banished from the territory ten years ago for high treason. He had scar tissue running down the left side of his face, and his dark eyes were wild with ruthless ambition."Well, well," Holt sneered, a wicked dagger flashing in his hand. "The long-lost princess of the Crestwood bloodline and the rival Alpha, trapped i

The glowing red text on her phone screen seemed to burn into Serena’s eyes. > ALERT: Security Breach. 100% of your confidential recipe files have been copied and leaked to Lockford Enterprises.Serena sat frozen in her armchair, her hand instinctively coming up to cover her lower stomach. Inside her, a tiny, fragile new life was growing—the secret heir to the Lockford bloodline. And outside, her entire career and hard-earned reputation were being targeted for total destruction.She took three slow, deep breaths, forcing her racing heart to calm down. In her past life, panic would have paralyzed her. But now, her mind worked with sharp, cold precision.She picked up her phone and dialed Brandon’s private line."Brandon," Serena said, her voice completely devoid of tremor. "Check the market news right now."There was a brief silence on the other end, followed by the heavy clatter of Brandon typing on his keyboard. A sudden, sharp intake of breath came over the line."Serena... Lockford

The sound of crunching glass filled the heavy air as Julian took a slow, menacing step into the private kitchen. His black leather jacket was dusted with glass shards, and his chest rose and fell in heavy, controlled breaths. The raw power of his Alpha aura slammed into the room like a physical wall, making the kitchen lights flicker overhead."Get your hands off her, Gilbert," Julian growled. His voice was low, deep, and vibrated with a dangerous warning that made the metal countertops hum.Brandon didn't step back. Instead, he calmly moved his arm and stood slightly in front of Serena, his own Alpha presence flaring to life. It was warm, steady, and protective, forming a shield against Julian’s crushing pressure."You're outside your territory, Lockford," Brandon said smoothly, his amber eyes cool and unflinching. "Mystic Falls jurisdiction ends ten miles back. You have no authority inside Gilbert Enterprises.""I don't need jurisdiction to claim what belongs to me," Julian snarled,

The smell of wet iron and cold mud was the last thing Serena remembered. She remembered lying in a dark ditch under the pouring rain, her lungs bleeding out, and Chloe standing over her with a smoking gun. She remembered Julian turning his back on her to save Chloe first, leaving Serena to die like a stray dog.Then, a sharp, burning gasp racked her chest.Serena sat up fast. Air rushed into her lungs like liquid fire. She clutched her throat, her heart hammering against her ribs like a trapped bird. But there was no blood. No rain. No bullet hole in her chest.She was sitting in a massive, king-sized bed. The silky sheets were cold and rumpled beside her, smelling faintly of cedarwood and winter frost—Julian’s signature scent. Sunlight filtered through the heavy velvet curtains of the Lockford Estate.Serena looked down at her hands. They were pale, soft, and unscarred. She turned her head toward the nightstand. The digital clock glowed red: October 14th.Her breathing stopped.Octob