Ava Hart POV"The High Alpha's business is settled, so our paws do not need to taste your meat-dinner tonight," Connor barks smoothly to Director Coque as we step out of the stone archway of his massive manor.We bid the old director farewell and climb into our travel wagon. Connor starts the engine, guiding our wheels back toward the high mountain lodge. As our tires roll along the dirt track, his amber eyes glance at my seat. "How did your she-wolf feel about running with that little cub today, Ava?""My spirit felt completely overwhelmed," I sigh, rubbing my temples with a tired chuckle. "Little Kathy carries a spirit that is far too wild and naughty for my liking.""My ears will mark that trail down in the dirt," Connor answers instantly, his voice dropping into a deep rumble."Huh?""In the future winters, our own blood-pup cannot be allowed to grow up too naughty," Connor states with a completely serious snout.A soft laugh leaves my teeth as I turn my head to look at his sharp
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