NaraThe room is suddenly intense. Adrian radiates confidence. He steps closer to me, and his scent passes through my nose. I gasp, stepping back. Vanilla and mint, just like that large rogue's scene in that alley. Was it him? My wolf snaps me out of my face, and I look at his face. He is scrutinizing me, face hard as if I'm something difficult to place, and I don't avert my gaze. "I was wondering when you'd arrive," I said sarcastically. "My invite must have gotten lost," he retorted, forcing a smile. "I wonder how," he hummed in thought. "You were not invited here," I said, irritated. "I have the biggest groups of rogues under me, why wasn't I? Is it because you are begging them for loyalty?" he asks, voice cold and smooth. "Because you are directly working against me. Will you give me your loyalty if I ask?" I tilted my head as I asked. His throat worked suddenly as his gaze landed on my throat, and heat crept to my neck. Heat? He blinks, turns, and faces everyone. "Who amon
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