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Inside Mysticfall, Ethan’s trackers sprinted back from the Caesar Rink Hotel, clutching the guest manifests from the previous week. Collins Parker’s name was highlighted in a jagged red ink that looked like a fresh wound."Alpha Carter, the logs show that Parker booked a private booth in the lounge first, then secured room 609 for the night," the scout said, his scent sour with anxiety as he watched Ethan.Ethan sat at his heavy oak desk, the morning light hitting his shoulders, but his face remained a mask of shadow. The scout felt the temperature in the room drop; it felt as though Ethan might crush the ceramic mug in his hand at any second."Also... Parker bolted from the hotel by eight that evening. He was in such a rush he didn't even stop to settle the incidental fees," the scout continued, his voice dropping to a panicked whisper. "When the staff cleaned the suite, they found... a used... protection sheath on the floor by the bed..."The scout began to stammer, his heart hammer

"Ryan." I placed a heavy bundle of currency and a dark glass vial of liquid directly on the low table between us. "If you open your mouth and give me the exact names I need, this wealth is yours to leave the province. If you choose to lie or keep your jaws locked, this fluid will ensure you never speak to another soul again."Ryan backed away until his spine hit the doorframe, pointing a trembling finger at the dark vial. "W-what kind of medicine is that?""A venom extracted from the northern crags. The moment it hits your tongue, your heart will cease. The beauty of it is that the pack healers will find nothing but signs of a sudden stroke brought on by exhaustion. No one will ever trace the scent back here." My voice remained entirely level, devoid of any anger.The boy’s face went translucent with terror. He dropped straight to his knees on the floor boards. "Master Parker! Whatever you need to know, I’ll tell you! But I’m just a common floor cleaner, I swear I don't know the high

But looking at me now, my silhouette was so heavily altered by the child we made that his wolf couldn't even process a defensive response. Even if the pup I was carrying belonged to a rogue from the outer wastes, he knew he couldn't bring himself to strike down my pride.The damage done to our bond in those early winter cycles was a ledger that might never show a clean balance in this lifetime."The northern wind is picking up, Collins. Go back to your den and take care of your body," Ethan rumbled quietly, before turning his back on me and striding out toward the main ice arena.I stood frozen on the concrete, watching his shadow disappear down the corridor.I had expected a roar, an Alpha mandate, or at least a threat of confinement. His absolute silence left me feeling strangely hollow. I had completely underestimated how much control he was forcing his wolf to maintain around me now.My personal guard stepped out from the shadows of the pillars, his ears pinned back respectfully.

“Cash means nothing to our pack. The truth is, I don’t even know Colton. I only made moves on him on the training ice because I mistook his scent for yours…”“How much funding did your franchise generate during last season’s tournament?” I asked, leaning against the arena boards.Mason Carter rubbed the back of his neck, shifting his weight. “A few hundred grand. I know I’m not running a top-tier pack rink. My winter yield doesn’t match what my Alpha uncle Ethan pulls in a single night of scouting.”“Mason, I will transfer one and a half million into your vault,” I countered, cutting off his stammering. “If that number secures your allegiance, we sign the pact now.”“Collins, look at our pack history. Even without the coin, my claws are yours.” Mason adjusted his wire rims, though his eyes flared with sudden greed. One and a half million—he’d jump through fire for it.“I still remember the night you helped Jess corner me behind the home bench,” I growled low, letting my inner wolf ble

“The tracking frequencies have gone dead down there,” Victor Brooks muttered, adjusting his stance near the warmth of the fire. “They’re either resting or the frost has blocked their signals completely.”Mcqueen Happiness and Brandon Hayes turned their heads simultaneously, throwing a bone-chilling stare right through him.“Aren't you two feeling the drain of the late skate? My joints are completely frozen…” Victor rose from the timber bench, lifting Mcqueen by his elbow. “Let’s head back to our own den, mate. You can always ping Collins privately tomorrow if you want to extract the play-by-play. There’s zero utility in blocking the entrance all night.”The moment their scents cleared the outer perimeter, Tyler Dawson pulled his heavy shoulders back and stood up.“I’ll guide you back to the main outpost,” Brandon offered, reaching for his winter cloak.“Save your strength. You should check the security perimeter around the pups’ nests.”“Understood. The entire line owes you a debt for