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RYDEN When I thought I could not deal with another loss, here it was again. I meant to protect them, and I failed. And I failed to protect my mate. I just watched her taken away from me and I couldn’t do anything to help her. “I know that look, man. Don’t go there.” “I shouldn’t have trusted Dane. I thought he was on our side.” “Dane would never betray us.” I faced Califf. “He was there when we checked the crime scene this morning. I brought him to my house. I was the one who printed those pictures Amos sent me. I brought it to myself. I let this happen.” Crestfallen, I shook my head in regret “I shouldn’t have seen it coming. Dane was a distraction. For all I know, he’s a part of this. He’s an assassin. I’m sure he knows these mercs.” “Man, don’t jump to any conclusion.” Despite my judgment, Califf tried harder to convince me of Dane’s innocence. “Dane is a good guy despite his job. I trust him with my life and my family. Trust me when I say this. Dane is not involved.” “I’ll

AMELIA The funeral was held in the backyard. It was short yet emotional. The families had received the ashes of their loved ones. I didn’t know well the two fallen members and barely chatted with Dyland and Baron, yet I felt everyone’s pain and sorrows, especially the families they left behind. “Alpha Ryden would like to say a few words.” Zeph smiled tightly at Ryden. “I thought of what to say before you today. Words are not enough to express how sorry I am. Those boys were not only just a part of this pack. They were my family, too. They grew up with me. Your loss is my loss. I feel like I failed everyone again. Last night, I wondered if I was still the right person to be your leader. But here’s what I can tell you. I will not stop until we get the justice we deserve, justice for our boys, and for this pack.” Ryden blew a heavy and shaky breath as everyone dropped their gazes, filled with so much sorrow. “I will miss them, surely. They were such good boys, fun, and reliable, and

RYDEN “Goddess!” She suddenly screamed, throwing her head back against the tub. It was a good thing I was fast to support her head. “Agh! Fuck!” She had her hands moved down to her waist, tore off her panties, and threw them at my face. I sucked in a breath as I felt the lacy material covered my face, water dripping down my jaw and neck. Swallowing hard, I grabbed the panties and dropped them down the floor. “Goddess, I feel so horny right now.” She breathed hard. Her face was red, her eyes dreamy. She then moved her hand between her thighs, making my teeth clench. “Do you enjoy watching me pleasure myself, Ryden?”When she licked her lips, I had to look away. “Look at me, Alpha. Damn it!” “Amelia, enjoy your bath time.” I rose to my feet. Even my pants snagged against my crouch, and I was so hard it could break the zipper. “Where are you going?” “To wash my face and change.” “You’re lying.” She groaned in frustration. What the fuck is going on? “Come back here, please?” I di

RYDEN The damages in the pack house had been repaired and furniture had been replaced. The place looked like nothing happened two days ago, except the memories of our dead pack members. When we arrived, we found Dane and Zeph waiting for us. He probably came for Amelia since she was now an employee of the Werewolf Council. “What are you doing here, Dane?” I opened the door to my office. He and Zeph followed, carrying the sword. “Do you have updates?” “I went to see the house of one of those assholes. It was obvious he didn’t live there anymore since his death. I followed the trail of the mail from his mailbox. I ended up finding a P.O. Box, and it was empty. Like someone already went there to clean it up. Dead end. Do you find something?” Amelia entered, joining us. “Dane, you’re here.” “Amelia, I’m still gathering intel. Where are you both headed?” His eyes landed on the sword, still in Zeph’s hand. “Is that what I think it is?” “What do you know about this sword?” Zeph handed

RYDEN Fuck. Kissing her was the best thing I had in a while. I’d kissed women, many of them, and brought them to my bed, but kissing Amelia was evocative. It was special, and it ignited something deeper within me— she brought me back to life and gave me purpose. We pulled apart when we were both panting, yet I still wanted more. I kissed her again, sucked her bottom lip, bringing it to my mouth, and she moaned again, the most beautiful sound I’ve heard in days. Then I dragged my mouth down her jaw, towards her elegant long neck. When I reached the spot where I would mark her, she instantly gave me access, and I licked it, nipped it, and kissed it again. Before I could do something she would regret later, I pulled my head back. Reality intruded to my pleasure but I had to make sure she was completely into this. Her lips were red and swollen. Her eyes were dreamy with lust. I had a feeling I had the same look right now. I was hard enough I could put a hole in my sweatpants, and s