The bond training made an immediate difference. Kael was stronger, faster, and more controlled in his drills. However, his success only enraged his traditional rivals.Two days later, Kael and I attended a formal, yet tense, Pack gathering - a mandated meeting for all contenders and their mates, designed as a show of transparency. The air in the main hall was thick with hostility.As Kael was speaking to a group of minor Pack elders, Darek Ironfang approached me, his burly, scarred frame blocking out the light. He was accompanied by two massive, stony-faced wolves from his faction."The human Mate," Darek sneered, his blue eyes raking over me with predatory contempt. "You smell like weakness, girl. And fear."I stood my ground, channeling Kael’s taught composure. "And you smell like desperation, Darek. A strong wolf doesn't need to circle the Alpha’s heir."My retort was sharp, but Darek’s attention was fixed on something else. He reached out with terrifying speed, snatching the small
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