Chapter 119

Chapter 119

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‘he pack’s territory in

question was a three-hour drive north, through winding

hountain roads that slowed the entire journey. The Alpha, a stern older man named Kieran, het 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 ome personally.”

When my Beta tells me there’s a dispute over a trade contract, I handle it myself,” I replied, tepping out of the car.

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

omething 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.

ccording to Kieran, Gabriel had contacted him two days ago, claiming that Ashclaw was lanning to pull out of our long-standing trade agreement. Gabriel had allegedly told him that was looking for better deals elsewhere and that Kieran’s pack should prepare for the contract o be terminated.

the paperwork across his desk, “we decided to cut ties irst. Better to end things on our terms than be left scrambling when you

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

actively seeking other

he was fucking lying.” The words came out in a rush. “Our contract is solid, and I have o intention of changing suppliers. It

Kieran that Ashclaw emained committed to

I left the territory, my blood was boiling What the hell was Gabriel thinking? Making unilateral decisions about

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

in his office, calmly reviewing pack reports like he hadn’t

“You’re back early. How did the negotiations

the bullshit, Gabriel.” I slammed the door behind me hard enough to rattle the painting hanging beside it. “What the

tightening around his eyes. “I informed him that there might be

wanted

you

the distance. The force of it almost seemed to dim the lights. “You nearly cost us that partnership. Not to mention the fact that you

held his ground. “I was protecting

are

told me she has no intention of letting you mark her. And

of me

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