Chapter 49: Defiance Rising

The Alpha King's voice reverberated through the dimly lit street, sending a chill down Isabella's spine. She glanced at her ex, fear flickering in her eyes, before turning her attention back to the imposing figure before them.

"We don't want any trouble," her ex said, his voice steady despite the tension in the air. "We're just passing through."

The Alpha King's lips curled into a smirk, his eyes narrowing as he stepped closer. "Passing through, you say?" he mused, his voice dripping with skepticism. "And yet here you are, in the heart of my territory."

Isabella's heart hammered in her chest as she struggled to find the right words, her mind racing with fear and uncertainty.

"We didn't mean to intrude," she finally managed, her voice barely above a whisper. "We'll leave right away."

But the Alpha King held up a hand, his expression hardening. "It's not that simple," he said, his tone brooking no argument. "You've trespassed on my land, that cannot go unpunished."

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