Logan rose, his massive frame looming over Adolf.The elder felt the temperature in the room drop as the Alpha’s presence expanded. Adolf’s spine stiffened with a primal shiver.“Is that the truth?” Logan’s voice was a low, dangerous rumble. He could scent the sweat and the jittery pulse of a lie, even if it was wrapped in a perfect excuse.Adolf swallowed hard, his throat dry. “Alpha Pierce, it was my judgment alone. I have no reason to deceive my leader.”“You’ve served the Pierce Compound for many seasons, Adolf.” Logan lifted his chin, his eyes flashing with a predatory amber light.He’s keeping his maw shut, Logan thought. He had no hard proof to challenge the elder, and Adolf had provided a technically sound reason for pack stability. For now, Logan let the tension snap, signaling the man to leave.As Adolf reached the heavy oak door, it swung inward.“Logan, I have the trade ledgers that require your mark,” Victoria said, her smile as sharp and polished as ice.She had been pac
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