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Every move, every step—mine to control. As I stood there, my eyes scanning the empty street, I thought about Lexi again. Her resistance was amusing, in a way. She'd always been good at playing the martyr, the one who would sacrifice everything to do the "right" thing. But I knew better. She was driven by survival, just like the rest of us. She might have pretended she was untouchable, but I knew she wasn't. And I was going to make sure she remembered that. The game wasn't just about survival anymore. It was about who would break first. And I had no intention of letting it be me.

When we weren't training, she made us spend all our time in the library. “Is it wrong to read those books?” I asked. “No. It's never wrong to read, sister.” She cupped my cheeks softly. “But the power in reading is knowing which information you can weaponize and which one to ignore. The lies in books are just as much as the truth.” I nodded, already committing her words to memory. She sighed and drew closer to me. “Remember this, Eloise. No one out there is your friend. They're all enemies waiting to strike you the minute you let your guard down. Use every weapon at your disposal to destroy your enemies before they destroy you. Always make the first move.”

And neither of us was ready to give up. Leah's eyes locked onto mine, and I saw the same determination reflected back at me. She was just as driven as I was, just as consumed by her desire to win. The air was thick with tension as we faced off, our chests heaving with exertion. I took a step forward, my claws extended, and Leah mirrored my movement. We were evenly matched, and I knew that this fight would only end when one of us emerged victorious. The thought sent a surge of adrenaline through my veins, and I launched myself at Leah with renewed ferocity.

Alpha River growled out “Or what? Before we get down to the necessary introductions, I want to make it clear that though you may be an alpha you are certainly not mine. Chaos has been and will always be my alpha and that’s not going to change. And before you go all alpha on me, I’ve got something sweet for you. ‘The truth always comes out. No matter how deep its buried… you may be comfortable in the shadows because you think it’s a temporal home for your secret but know that, that same shadows is a permanent dwelling place for another’…” Alpha River turned swiftly to glance around the room and he knew in his heart of heart that his time was nearing. He watched as his trusted men shifted unea

He said, a strange fire of jealousy burning in him. "Never," said Isabella, trying to push him away but he was too strong for her. He simply lowered his head and crashed his lips to hers. It was an angry and punishing kiss, as his teeth bit at her lower lips and it hurt Isabella. She gasped and he plunged his tongue into her sweet mouth. His hand clamped behind her head to steady her and he explored her mouth like a hungry lion.

A faint click sounded, followed by the slow grind of a concealed door sliding open. Inside was a safe—my own personal vault. It held only the things that mattered. Money, letters, secrets no one else would ever see. And the stolen book. I pulled it free, my hands steady despite the storm in my mind. The cover was worn, the edges frayed, but the power within had never faded. I flipped through the brittle pages, scanning the text with a sharp, desperate focus. Then I found it—The Mark of the Triarch. The inked script told a story as old as the first wars of our kind. Unlike the Mark of the Septarch, which granted sevenfold power, the Mark of the Triarch was lesser—but just as powerful. An awak

Chapter Three: The Bond "I am afraid you have me confused with someone else, Alpha." My voice did not shake. Ten years with Thane had taught me that much—never let them see you bleed, especially when they were the ones holding the knife poised at your throat. Zephyr's laugh was razors wrapped in silk, sharp enough to cut. "Really? That is the pathetic game you want to play with me? Denial?"