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ENTITLED JERK!

AUTHOR’S POV The young man glanced toward the building."Elena said everyone gets examined before entering the inner settlement. That includes Alphas."Something unpleasant twisted in Kaiden's chest.Elena had given the order.Of course she had.He had not seen her since she turned away from him at the gate. She had spoken to him as though he were a stranger, imposed conditions on his entry, and then walked off without waiting to see whether he would object.He had told himself that her coldness was understandable. She had every reason to resent him.But there was a difference between resenting someone and treating an Alpha as though his title meant nothing.Kaiden took a step toward the guard."Tell Elena I want an audience with her."The guard hesitated."She is busy.""I did not ask whether she was busy.""And I told you she is busy."Kaiden's wolf surged beneath his skin.The guard's shoulders stiffened. His nostrils flared, and for a moment, the two wolves stared at each other i

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POMPOUS DICKINSON

AUTHOR’S POV Kaiden looked at him."Do you have something to say?""No." Garrick folded his arms. "I'm just wondering whether you understand where you are.""I understand perfectly.""Do you? Because from where I'm standing, you look like a man who has mistaken shelter for surrender."Kaiden's wolf snarled.Rowan stepped between them before Kaiden could respond."Garrick, I will speak with him."The other man held Kaiden's gaze for a moment before turning away.Rowan waited until they were alone."You should be careful.""Of what?""Of assuming Elena will respond to you as she once did."Kaiden's expression darkened."I have not forgotten what happened between us.""Have you?" Rowan asked quietly. "Because you have spent the past hour demanding special treatment from people who are simply following her instructions.""I am an Alpha.""And Elena is the leader of Haven.""She is a healer who gathered a group of survivors.""She is the reason those survivors have food, shelter, and an o

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I TAUGHT HIM A LESSON

AUTHOR’S POV Elena was in the storage building when Rowan found her.She was checking the supplies brought by the Blackthorn survivors, making notes about the quantity of food, medical materials, blankets, and fuel they had managed to transport. Much of it was damaged or insufficient, but there was more than she had expected.If distributed carefully, the supplies might support the newcomers for several days while Haven assessed its own reserves.Several days were not enough to solve their problems.But it was enough to begin."Elena," Rowan said.She looked up from her notebook."Has Lydia finished examining everyone?""Most of them. She is still checking the injured.""And the vehicles?""Garrick's people are inspecting them now."Elena nodded and returned to her notes.Rowan hesitated."Kaiden would like to speak with you."Her pen stopped.Of course he would.She had known the demand would come sooner or later. Kaiden had never been comfortable waiting for anything, particularly

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THE PRICE OF SHELTER

AUTHOR’S POV By the time Elena finally summoned him, Kaiden had spent nearly three hours waiting.Three hours.He had commanded thousands of warriors. He had negotiated with rival Alphas, settled disputes between powerful families, and made decisions that determined the fate of entire territories. Before the Ashen Plague, few people would have dared keep him waiting without a convincing explanation.Yet he had spent the afternoon standing in a crowded yard, watching Haven's guards come and go while Elena attended to everyone except him.He had nearly lost his patience twice.The first time was when Garrick informed him that the supplies brought by the Blackthorn survivors had to be counted before they could be distributed.The second was when a guard told him that Elena was still examining the injured and would speak with him when she was finished.Each time, Rowan had reminded him that they were guests.Kaiden was beginning to despise that word.Guests.He had never imagined a day w

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MY PLACE, MY RULES

AUTHOR’S POV "I am trying to understand your capacity.""Then ask me without assuming that what you see means we have more than we need."Kaiden drew a slow breath.He had promised Rowan that he would approach her as a man asking for help. He had intended to honor that promise.But every time Elena spoke to him in that calm, unyielding manner, he felt the urge to remind her that he was not some desperate traveler who had wandered into the mountains by accident.He was Alpha Kaiden Blackthorn.Or he had been."I would appreciate it if you remembered who I am," he said.Elena stared at him.Then she set down the papers she had been holding."I remember exactly who you are, Kaiden."Hearing his name in her voice stirred something painful inside him."Then you should understand that I cannot simply stand aside while my people suffer.""And you should understand that your title gives you no authority here."The words fell between them with startling finality.Kaiden went still.Elena cont

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LOWERED HIS PRIDE

AUTHOR’S POV "Your cooperation. You will respect the rules, ensure your warriors do the same, and understand that any decisions affecting Haven will be made by me and my people."Kaiden felt his pride rise in protest.He was being asked to surrender control.Not of Blackthorn, because Blackthorn was already gone, but of the small amount of authority he still possessed over the survivors who had followed him.If his warriors saw him accept these conditions without objection, some might believe he had become weak. Others might begin to question whether he was still capable of leading them.He had spent his entire life learning how to command respect.He had never learned how to ask for it when he had nothing left to offer."Your people will have to understand that I remain responsible for the Blackthorn survivors," he said carefully."You can continue supporting your people. You can organize them, help them adjust, and ensure they follow the rules. But you will not override Haven's lea

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SHE'S HEARTLESS

AUTHOR’S POV "Look around you," Kaiden said.Roderick frowned."Alpha?""Look at the people standing here."The warrior glanced toward the Haven residents, then back at him."We are all tired," Kaiden continued. "We have lost our territory. We have lost our homes. Some of you have lost family members. We are not in a position to demand that another settlement abandon its rules because we are uncomfortable following them.""With respect, Alpha—""No."The single word silenced him.Kaiden stepped closer."We came here because our people need shelter. These people have offered it. We will not repay their hospitality by threatening their guards or insulting their leader."Roderick's jaw tightened."Then we are supposed to accept anything they demand?""We will accept reasonable conditions that allow our people to survive.""And if they use our weakness against us?"Kaiden glanced toward Elena.She stood near the doorway, watching the exchange without interfering.There was no triumph on

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HE HAS FALLEN

AUTHOR’S POV "You would put an injured warrior in a room that might collapse before giving him a proper bed?""I would put an injured warrior in the safest available space. If one of your people needs medical accommodation, Lydia will assess them and make the decision.""And what about me?"The question escaped before he had fully considered it.Elena looked at him."What about you?""I need a private room."For the first time since their conversation began, she looked genuinely surprised.Then the surprise disappeared."No."Kaiden's brows drew together."No?""You heard me.""I am the leader of these survivors. I need a place where I can meet with my Beta and organize my people without disturbing everyone else.""You can meet with Rowan in the common room during the designated hours. If you need privacy for a specific discussion, we can arrange a space when one is available.""And where am I supposed to sleep?"She pointed toward the building closest to the entrance."Your assigned

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THE FIRST SPARK

AUTHOR’S POVThe water stopped flowing shortly after midday.At first, Elena assumed someone had simply forgotten to refill the storage tanks. Haven's water system was old, and the pipes had been patched so many times that she had lost count. Every few days, something needed repairing, tightening, or replacing.But when she went to check the main storage barrel, she found it nearly empty.She opened the tap.Nothing came out.Not even a drop."That's not good," Garrick muttered beside her."No, it isn't."Elena crouched beside the pipe and examined the connections. The main line ran from a spring farther up the mountain, passing through a series of old channels before reaching Haven. They had cleaned the filters and repaired two leaks since taking over the settlement, but the system had never been reliable.Now, with the Blackthorn survivors arriving, the situation had become more urgent.They needed water for drinking, cooking, cleaning wounds, and keeping the infirmary sanitary. Wit

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STAY OUT OF MY LANE, DICK!

AUTHOR’S POVstood near the northern building, speaking with Rowan. He had changed his torn shirt, but the exhaustion on his face remained. His shoulder was bandaged beneath the clean fabric, and he held himself with the rigid posture of someone determined not to show how much pain he was in.Elena adjusted the strap of her toolkit."To inspect the water system.""Why?"She stared at him."Because the water has stopped flowing.""And you intend to go alone?""I said I'm inspecting it, not climbing the mountain by myself.""That doesn't answer my question."Elena sighed."I am going with a small team. We need to identify the damage and repair it before our stored water runs out."Kaiden glanced toward the mountains."Where is the damaged section?""Possibly near the lower ravine."His expression changed."The path near the ravine is unstable."She stiffened."You've seen it?""No. Rowan mentioned it when we arrived. He said part of the slope had collapsed.""Then you understand why we

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