The room froze again. Michelle stared at him, shocked. Jason, the loyal beta, Patrick’s right-hand man, the one who never interfered, had just sided with her.Patrick’s eyes narrowed dangerously. “Jason,” he said, his voice low, warning. Jason didn’t flinch. “This is unnecessary, Alpha. We still have the summit to plan this week. Don’t waste your energy on this.”The way he said it, cool, dismissive, was deliberate. He was protecting her by redirecting Patrick’s anger, making it seem as if she wasn’t worth the effort.Patrick studied him for several seconds, his breathing harsh, his hands flexing at his sides. The air between them crackled with dominance and challenge. Beta Jason was an alpha by breed, powerful in his own right, but to openly contradict his Alpha, especially over Michelle, was dangerous. Michelle held her breath.Finally, Patrick scoffed, breaking the tension. “You’re defending her now?” “I’m defending your focus,” Jason said carefully. “You have bigger matters t
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