Julian I arrived at the palace with fury and rage. I stood in the dim light of the hallway corridor, my shadow stretching long against the stone wall. I spotted Freda; she was probably going to her room or doing that last routine check before it was bedtime for the others."Freda," I called, calm but authoritative.She turned instantly. Upon seeing me, her head bowed low, her hands trembling as she clasped them together in front of her. She walked toward me. "Yes, Alpha?""I need the tea," I said, my voice low, a secret, dangerous hiss. "The new batch. Bring me all of it. Now."She nodded without questions, and she scurried away. In less than seconds, she returned with the package wrapped in a paper bag in a way that made it unidentifiable.I snatched it from her hands and marched toward the door. I wanted the night air to cool the fire in my blood, but it only made the flames grow.A few minutes later, I was in the car, alone. No guard. I didn't request one. I drove to the edge of t
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