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Chapter 12 – The Architect of Shadows

Penulis: Florence Su
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-07-11 00:30:19

The stale air of the Council’s maximum-security prison pressed in on Alpha Atticus, a constant, heavy reminder of his confinement.

Stone walls, bleached almost white by a relentless disinfectant and the unforgiving fluorescent lights, closed in around him. The metallic tang of recycled air and the faint, ever-present scent of despair were his only companions.

Yet, even in this sterile cage, Atticus carried himself with an undeniable aura of power, his broad shoulders squared, his gaze as sharp and piercing as any blade. His patience, a weapon honed by years of calculated ambition, was being tested, but never broken.

The metallic click of a heavy deadbolt echoed down the desolate corridor, followed by the shuffle of heavy boots. A gruff, impersonal voice, devoid of any deference or respect, announced through the thick, reinforced door.

"Alpha Atticus! Your visitor is here. Beta Jax."

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