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2025-09-30 08:10:00Atlas POV
The morning had barely broken when I was already on my feet, moving through the corridors of the pack house with sharp intent. My head wasn’t exactly clear—I hadn’t gotten much sleep the night before—but the tension in my chest told me it was better I checked the security perimeters myself instead of sending one of the warriors. My instincts rarely lied, and when they whispered that something was off, it was best not to ignore them.By the time I reached the outer fields, the sun was peeking over the horizon, painting the sky with a soft orange glow. The dew on the grass soaked through the edges of my boots as I stalked toward the far end of the training grounds where the border security checks were usually run. The guards at the western flank stiffened the moment they saw me approach, straightening from their relaxed stances.“Report,” I barked.One of them—a young warrior, barely out of adolescence—shifted nervously. “All clear, Beta A
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Irene's pov I never thought the day would turn out this way. One moment, I had Lisa under my thumb, fetching me drinks as she should, and the next, Calla had stormed into the scene like some righteous storm and dragged her away right in front of everyone. My throat burned with disbelief. I just stood there, rooted in place, my hand still stretched out as if the glass of juice would magically appear in it. My face must have been a picture—eyes wide, lips parted, skin prickling with heat. Calla, of all people, had dared to defy me in that tone, in that sharp cutting voice that reminded me too much of a slap across the cheek.For a heartbeat, I was sure Enzo would appear and scold her. That’s how it should be, wasn’t it? The Alpha puts the maid in her place. But no one came. The only thing I was left with was the biting echo of her words in my ears.“The same way she’s the Alpha Luna, Lisa is also our Alpha’s mate—respected and not disrespected. If you need
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Lisa's POV I lost count of how many times I had walked into the kitchen that day, but I knew it was at least five times. My hands were sticky from juice pulp, my patience frayed thin like a string about to snap. The smell of citrus clung to my fingers no matter how many times I rinsed them under the running tap. I had tried to tell myself to breathe, to stay calm, to not let it get to me—but each time Irene sent me back with that infuriatingly calm, collected tone of hers, it felt like I was shrinking smaller and smaller.“Again,” she had said the last time, barely glancing at me, her fingers brushing her dress as though the world revolved around her whims. “Less sugar this time. Or rather, no sugar at all. I don’t want it too cold either, but not warm. Just… perfect.”Perfect.As if I had nothing better to do with my day than to serve her demands. As if I wasn’t already walking on eggshells every time she looked at me.So there I was ag
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Irene's POV I had barely settled myself when Ash leaned forward, his voice clipped but courteous as he said, “Irene, if you don’t mind, I think it’s best you excuse us for now. This isn’t really a Luna’s matter.”I caught the faintest strain in his words, as though he was weighing each syllable carefully to avoid offense, but the implication was sharp enough. My presence wasn’t required. My thoughts, my instincts, none of it mattered in that room filled with Alpha pride and decision-making.I smiled politely, folding my hands in front of me as if I hadn’t been dismissed. But I had. Ash made sure of it, and Bryan didn’t correct him. My mate sat still, nodding in agreement, silently agreeing with Ash’s assessment. It stung, but I wouldn’t show that sting.I rose smoothly, fixing my expression into the kind of calm serenity that always disarms people. “Of course,” I said, as if I had wanted to leave anyway. “I’ll take a look around. Perhaps I can ge
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Enzo's POV I was in my office with Ash when the mindlink from Atlas cut through like a blade. His voice was sharp, laced with irritation, and beneath that, urgency.*“Enzo, Bryan made some decisions. He’s insisting on coming to your pack along with me. I’ll explain when we get there.”*I leaned back in my chair, rubbing my temple. Bryan again. That Alpha had a knack for complicating simple matters. I didn’t respond immediately, letting the weight of his words settle before answering.*“Fine,”* I sent back through the link, *“but don’t drag unnecessary tension into my walls. I’ll handle it once you’re here.”*When the link cut off, I caught Ash’s eyes on me. He had that quiet, calculating look he always wore when something smelled off.“What did he say?” Ash asked, already moving toward the window to glance out at the courtyard. His posture was stiff, his shoulders tight like he was expecting trouble to walk right up to the gates
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Bryan's POV I had barely settled into my chair when Henry stepped inside my office. His face carried that firm look he always wore whenever something serious was about to be discussed. He didn’t waste time with pleasantries, just dipped his head in respect and said,“Alpha, word has come from the borders. Delta Atlas is on his way here.”I straightened, brows knitting. “Atlas?”Henry nodded, his tone calm but clear. “Yes. He made no attempt to hide his arrival. He’s here to discuss the increase of ammunition supplies and… strengthening our defenses.”I leaned back in my chair, fingers drumming lightly on the table. Atlas never came without reason. The man was Enzo’s shadow in many ways, his right-hand enforcer, his errand runner and his spy when needed. If he was coming here personally, it meant something serious.I took a deep breath. “Did he send a formal message?”“No, Alpha. Only word passed through the guards that
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Atlas's POVI pushed open the heavy wooden door of the training hall and the familiar sharp scent of sweat, metal, and worn leather hit me instantly. The clang of blades clashing against each other echoed from the far end, but most of the warriors had already wrapped up their drills for the day. A few lingered around, sparring lazily or catching their breath, and in the middle of it all stood Kael—shirtless, his chest glistening, the bastard grinning like he owned the place.I made my way toward him, pulling a few folded bills out of my pocket. The smirk on his face widened when he saw me approach. “Don’t tell me…” he drawled, already guessing why I was here.“You guessed right,” I muttered, shoving the money against his chest. “You win. Lisa’s head over heels for Enzo.”Kael barked out a laugh, shaking his head as he tucked the cash into his sweatpants pocket. “I told you. I fucking told you, Atlas. She’s wrapped around him so tight it’s pathetic
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