Adrian was jolted awake by his phone.He answered, irritated, and barked into the receiver — then the blood drained from his face as he listened."What did you say?""Multiple packs have breached our borders and seized most of our territory. Alpha, if you don't act now, we're finished."The news hit him like a bucket of ice water. He scrambled out of bed, grabbed a shirt, and headed for the door.The commotion woke Vivian. She cracked her eyes open, groggy, and clung to his arm. "Where are you going? Stay with me."The pack was on fire, and Adrian had no time for Vivian's neediness. He ripped his arm free without a word and bolted.Vivian, furious, hurled a pillow at the door behind him.By the time Adrian arrived, his forces had already suffered devastating losses. Casualties were everywhere.He surveyed the wreckage, his mind reeling.Then, through the rubble, he spotted me — standing calmly, speaking with the commanders of the opposing forces.His shock turned to rage. He stormed up
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