Selene's P.O.VBlake's lips curved into a faint, almost imperceptible smile, but his eyes remained deep and unreadable."We are both Alphas. As leaders of our packs, strength alone isn't enough. We need the right mate to grow our packs together and secure our influence."His tone was calm, almost cold. "You understand the weight of this pressure too, don't you?"He paused, his gaze lingering on my face before he went on, still sounding like he was weighing pros and cons."I've been pushed by the elders for years. And now that you've come back, I imagine your own pressures will only increase. You need someone strong enough to help you hold your ground. And I happen to need someone like you, a mate whose status and abilities match mine. And most importantly..."He leaned in slightly, his voice dropping, carrying a strange pull."I don't mind you. In fact, I think we fit... really well. We both get what we need. Isn't that the most straightforward, effective solution?"So, that wa
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