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.

to cut ties irst. Better to end things on our terms than be left scrambling when you inevitably broke the greement.”

so hard thought my teeth might crack. “Gabriel old you I wanted to

with the current terms and were actively seeking other artners.” Kieran leaned back in his

solid, and I have o intention of changing suppliers. It seems

that Ashclaw emained committed to our partnership, review the original contract terms, and

was boiling What the hell was Gabriel thinking? Making unilateral decisions about pack business without consulting

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Ashclaw faster than I probably should have on those

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

“You’re back

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

slight tightening around his eyes. “I informed

told him I wanted to terminate

you were exploring other

force of it almost seemed to dim the lights. “You nearly cost

but he held his ground.

fuck are you talking

Too slowly. “I talked to Ella, you know. She told me she has no intention of letting you mark her. And she actually said some pretty

raging inside of me guttered momentarily.

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