**(Elara's POV)**The afternoon sun cast long shadows across Lucian's private territory as I hurried toward the main den. My pack duties had ended early today, and I was eager to check on Ethan, Leo, and Hunter.But as I approached, angry voices reached my silver-damaged ear. My blood ran cold when I recognized the sharp, vindictive tone of Seraphina Thorne."Is it your territory?" she was sneering at someone. "You little rogue-blooded pup, daring to say this is your territory?"I quickened my pace, my heart pounding. Through the territory gates, I could see Seraphina standing imperiously in the center of the courtyard, flanked by several subordinate wolves. Ethan stood small and defiant before her, his green eyes blazing with confusion and anger."This territory is worth at least eight hundred thousand hunting rights certificates," Seraphina boasted, her voice dripping with satisfaction. "More hunting rights than your pathetic little wolf family will ever see."Leo Foster, bless
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