(Lucian's POV)William Hayes stood by his luxury SUV, waiting for Elara to join him. The invitation hung in the air, creating a tension that even Edward could feel as he shifted uncomfortably beside me. Luke, my wolf, bristled at the thought of Elara riding alone with William, though I couldn't quite explain why."Actually," I said, moving forward with deliberate casualness, "I believe there's been a misunderstanding."William raised an eyebrow. "Oh?"I strode purposefully toward his vehicle, Luke's dominance radiating outward. "I'd prefer to continue my discussion with Elara regarding the territory agreements during the drive."Without waiting for a response, I opened the passenger door with exaggerated courtesy. "After you, Alpha Hayes. It's your territory, after all."William looked momentarily surprised but recovered quickly. "Of course."As he slid into the passenger seat, I turned to Elara, who stood frozen beside Madeline, her green eyes wide with confusion."Ms. Rivers,
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