Ryder POV It was Midnight and the woods were eerily quiet. It was almost like the forest was holding its breath. I leaned against the gnarled old oak, arms crossed, trying not to look like I’d been pacing for ten minutes straight. Then I heard footsteps, quick and loud. Kael. He slipped out from between the trees like a shadow and tossed a glance around before speaking. “You came alone?” “Always,” I said. “Didn’t want anyone following me, especially not with the way Bennett’s been… twitchy.” Kael exhaled through his nose, looking grim. “Yeah. Same over here.” We stood in silence for a beat, just listening to the breeze rattle through the leaves. “Heard anything?” I finally asked. “Bits and pieces,” Kael said, pulling his hood back. “Your Alpha’s father Dominic. He’s in deep with someone. I don’t have names yet, but he was talking about the mate bond. About using it. Manipulating it. Said Lucas needed to be kept under control, or—his words, not mine ‘put down.’” I
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