The heavy mahogany doors of the conference room swung shut behind Kaelen and Elena, but the air in the hallway was no less stifling. My heart was hammered against my ribs, a wild, rhythmic thrumming that I hadn't felt in five years. I had won. I had forced him to sign away his pride. So why did I feel like I was the one suffocating?"Marcus, clear my schedule for the next hour," I said, my voice barely a whisper. "I need air."I headed for the private elevator bank, but as the silver doors began to slide shut, a large, calloused hand jammed between them. The sensors hissed, and the doors retreated.Kaelen stepped inside. Alone.He didn't say a word as the doors closed again, sealing us in the vibrating glass cube. The scent of him, cedarwood, rain, and that undeniable Alpha musk, filled the small space instantly. My wolf, the traitorous beast, let out a soft whine of recognition."Get out, Kaelen," I said, staring straight at the digital floor indicator. 45... 44... 43..."Who was tha
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