Chapter 64

Alexander

The pack’s territory in

question was a three–hour drive north, through winding mountain roads that slowed the entire journey. The Alpha, a stern older man named Kieran, met me at the pack house with a

scowl that could have frozen hell over.

“Alexander,” he said, clearly not bothering with pleasantries today. “I wasn’t expecting you to come personally.”

“When my Beta tells me there’s a dispute over a trade contract, I handle it myself,” I replied, stepping out of

the car.

The Alpha’s expression darkened further. “Your Beta, yes. Interesting man. Very… forthcoming about your pack’s intentions.”

Something cold settled in my gut. “What do you mean?”

“Come. We’ll discuss this in my office.”

We made our way to the Alpha’s office, where he launched right into his tirade.

According to Kieran, Gabriel had contacted him two days ago, claiming that Ashclaw was planning to pull

out of our long–standing trade agreement. Gabriel had allegedly told him that I was looking for better deals


elsewhere and that Kieran’s pack should prepare for the contract to be terminated.

“So naturally,” Kieran said, spreading the paperwork across his desk, “we decided to cut ties first. Better to

end things on our terms than be left scrambling when you inevitably broke the agreement.”

I stared at the documents, my jaw clenching so hard I thought my teeth might crack. “Gabriel told you!

wanted to terminate our contract?”

“He said you were dissatisfied with the current terms and were actively seeking other partners.” Kieran

leaned back in his chair. “Was he lying?”

“Yes, he was fucking lying.” The words came out in a rush. “Our contract is solid, and I have no intention of changing suppliers. It seems my Beta overstepped his authority.”

It took another two hours to straighten everything out. I had to reassure Kieran that Ashclaw remained

committed to our partnership, revjew the original contract terms, and promise that Gabriel would face

consequences for this.

By the time I left the territory, my blood was boiling. What the hell was Gabriel thinking? Making unilateral decisions about pack business without consulting me first? Jeopardizing important trade relationships?

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Chapter 64

Chapter 64

Alexander

The pack’s territory in

question was a three–hour drive north, through winding mountain roads that slowed the entire journey. The Alpha, a stern older man named Kieran, met me at the pack house with a scowl that could have frozen hell over.

“Alexander,” he said, clearly not bothering with pleasantries today. “I wasn’t expecting you to come personally.”

there’s a dispute over a trade contract, I handle it myself,” I

the car.

further. “Your Beta, yes. Interesting man. Very…

settled in my

this in

to the Alpha’s office, where he launched


claiming that Ashclaw was planning to pull out of our long–standing trade agreement. Gabriel had allegedly told him that I was looking for better deals elsewhere and that Kieran’s

first. Better to end things on our terms than be

the documents, my jaw clenching so hard I thought my teeth might crack.

terminate our

the current terms and were actively seeking other partners.” Kieran leaned back in his chair.

is solid, and

Kieran that Ashclaw remained committed to our partnership, review the original contract terms, and promise

consequences for this.

was boiling. What the hell

pack business without consulting me first? Jeopardizing important trade

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to Ashclaw faster than I probably should have on those winding, dangerous roads,

some explaining

reports like he hadn’t just nearly destroyed one of our

with surprise. “You’re

me hard enough to rattle the painting hanging beside it. “What the fuck did you

tightening around his eyes. “I informed him that there

wanted to terminate

you were

stepped closer to his desk, letting my Alpha presence fill the room like thunder rumbling in the distance. The force of it almost seemed to dim the lights. “You nearly cost us that partnership. Not to

face paled slightly, but he held his ground.

the fuck are you talking

told me she has no intention

raging inside of me

face. And I knew she was going to say some hateful, horrible things, so I did what I thought best to get you out of the house so she

believe it. My Beta, my friend, had lied to me…

for

you soften toward her. You’ve been distracted from pack business because of her, and you

“You’re out of line.”

Gabriel’s composure was starting to crack. “I’ve been covering for you, handling things you should

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been distracted lately, spending more time. thinking about Ella

back.

partnerships,” I said, my voice deadly quiet. “Ever. If I catch you overstepping again, you’ll find yourself in

pale at the reminder of his punishment. I’d practically beaten him to a pulp in that alleyway, and then afterwards, I had made him scrub the entire mansion from top to bottom

took another step forward,

throat bobbed.

this mess. You’re going to contact Kieran and beg him for forgiveness. Then

to contact all of our other trading partners and make sure

lies too.”

“Yes, Alpha.”

office before I did something I’d regret, like rip his throat out. My Beta

I hated that he

and fast and far deeper than I

hurt to think that she had said she didn’t want

mouth, so I decided to go straight

she was awake, and now

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