The Alpha's Hardest Game
The same invisible, impenetrable kinetic shield he had encountered in the baseline vault pushed back against his palm, neutral, absolute, and completely unyielding to his High Alpha strength.
He lowered his hand, turning his golden gaze to Avery. "It won't open for strength, command, or force."
"No," Avery agreed softly. She stepped forward, standing directly before the center of the emblem. "It only answers to a key it recognizes."
She raised her right hand. Slowly, deliberately, she removed her leather glove, exposing her bare palm to the damp, warm air of the valley.
She took a deep breath, her amber eyes locking onto the liquid silver seal. Without hesitation, Avery pressed her bare hand