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Stan continued, his tone suggesting a cruel irony, “Besides, after this hunt, I am certain Bennett will come to value your 'loyalty' and strive for a peaceful den.”
Charlotte looked at Stan in disbelief. She knew his insistence on her staying was not out of concern, but a calculated revenge for her previous refusal to take him to her bed. Despite his newfound power, Stan remained a scarred, illegitimate wolf with a disfigured face, making him an object of pity to some. His appeal was limited to those like Delaney Cross, whose fanatical loyalty was often mistaken for love. Stan was not a wolf driven by the heat of the moon; he sought only leverage. Melinda knew he craved her high-born scent,
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