"Why are we here, Kali?" Lex snarled, his gaze sweeping across the unfamiliar clearing in the woods, a place he had never ventured before."I told you, Lex," Kali replied calmly, her tone steady despite the tension thick in the air. "Mason demanded neutral ground for our meeting. If we want his help with your... situation, we have to play by his rules."Arlo glanced around nervously, his eyes darting between the dense forest surrounding them. "How will we know when he's here?" he asked, his voice tinged with apprehension."You don't need to know anything, Beta," a deep voice interrupted from behind them, causing them all to stiffen in surprise.Lex turned slowly, his eyes narrowing as he saw the bulky man standing before them. "Look at you, Kali," the newcomer sneered, his voice heavy with disdain. "Mingling with shifters? How low did you stoop."Kali's expression remained impassive, though a flicker of anger flashed in her eyes. "Hello, Mason," she greeted, her voice measured but wi
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