KERES~Dayatt was still on the ground when I turned to leave, only to be stopped by the sarcastic voice of her laughter.Even though it sounded weak and hurt, now is not the time to care.She rasped, clutching her stomach, “Do you think you can just throw me away like this? Do you even know the role I play in your pack? Without me… you’ll grow powerless.”I stopped then slowly turned back to her.For a second, I saw the old Dayatt, proud, sharp, and confident.I forced a smile, my hand clenched tight in my pocket.“I put you in that position Dayatt,” I said flatly. “I can replace you just as easily.”When I said that, her face fell. I stepped closer.“You’ll take the mansion I own in the city,” I continued. “Consider it payment for your years of service to the pack.”Her lips trembled.“But every access you have to my trades, my businesses, my networks…” I said, voice turning colder, “They’ll all be cut off.”Her eyes widened. Now the truth was settling in.She never expected any of t
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