Jake didn't blink. He stood with his feet apart, his shoulders squared, adopting the exact posture of an arrogant, spoiled pack prince who had simply taken what he desired. He let a lazy, slightly bored smirk touch his lips, his amber eyes completely steady."A man has to pass the time somehow, father," Jake replied, his tone perfectly casual, laced with a cold, dismissive indifference that completely masked the fated bond screaming in his veins. "The compound has been dreadfully quiet lately. If a rogue asset offers entertainment between operational shifts, I see no reason to deny myself the luxury. She serves her purpose well enough in the dark."Avery kept her eyes glued to the floorboards, her hands clenched at her sides. Internally, her wolf cheered at Jake’s flawless performance, but her physical body executed the perfect script. She flinched slightly at his words, playing the role of the discarded, used tool.Magnus’s eyes narrowed, his predatory gaze shifting from Jake’s smoot
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