The hallway had never felt so suffocating.The moment Alpha King Desmond stepped fully into the torchlight, it was as if the air itself shifted, charged with an invisible force that pressed down on everyone present.No one moved or spoke. Even the guards, who moments ago had been confidently holding their captives, now stood straighter, more alert, as if the mere presence of their Alpha king demanded perfection.“Eugene,” he said slowly.Eugene didn’t flinch or look away. His dark eyes burned with quiet fury as he met Desmond’s gaze head-on.“Desmond" he responded.The way he said the name carried no respect, only hatred and Desmond’s smile widened slightly.“You walked right into my home" he said.Eugene’s looked at him head on.“I didn’t come for you" he said, his voice cold.Desmond tilted his headas he let out a small laugh. He turned his head slightly, glancing at Seraphina.“My brilliant Luna” his tone softened, almost pleased.Seraphina straightened slightly, her expression shi
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