AUTHOR'S POVAlaric pushed the door to Alpha Derek's chambers open with force, his jaw tight and his eyes burning with urgency.Two guards rushed in immediately after him, their expressions torn between duty and panic.“Prince Alaric, please!” one of them said urgently, his voice strained.“You cannot enter. It’s past the Alpha’s restricted hours. And you know no one is permitted to disturb him at this time—not even family.”The second guard stepped forward, his hand reaching out but not quite touching Alaric’s arm.“We mean no disrespect, prince,” he said quickly. "But the Alpha’s orders are clear. No interruptions after midnight unless it’s a matter of life and death for the pack."Alaric didn’t even look at them.He strode further into the room, his fists clenched at his sides.The lights suddenly flicked on, flooding the room with brightness.“Father,” Alaric said immediately, bowing his head slightly. His voice was tight, his face stern.The guards immediately dropped to their
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