Karl's POVThe gates of the castle swung shut behind my vehicle. I stepped out onto the courtyard, my mind entirely focused on the next phase of the Red Moon takeover.I had just left Maya securely chained in the hidden forest cabin, out of sight, completely isolated and serving as the ultimate hidden card in my game.Before I could cross the courtyard toward the administrative wing, the senior guard stepped out from the security booth, halting my path."Lord Karl," the guard said, offering a stiff nod. "You're back.""Where is Alpha Stephen?" I asked, my voice flat."In his private office, sir," the guard replied, hesitating slightly. "Though... he's not alone. Allison managed to get past the checkpoint earlier claiming an urgent message. She's been in his office for hours."A muscle ticked in my jaw. Allison.The pathetic, desperate little pawn was trying to salvage her ruined standing by crawling back to the Alpha. If she stumbled into Stephen’s trap I had spent weeks setting, she
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