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Chapter 38
The meeting hall was adorned with ancient things that depicted the history of our pack, a visual reminder of the legacy we were tasked with protecting.
The elders, wise individuals who held the collective wisdom of generations, had gathered around the table. Their eyes, weathered by time, held a mixture of respect and wariness as they awaited my arrival.
As I entered the hall, the hushed murmurs ceased, and all eyes turned toward me. The air seemed to grow heavy with the weight of their expectations and concerns, a reminder of the immense responsibility I bore as the pack's leader. I took my place at the head of the table, my posture reflecting the resolve that burned within me.
"Alpha Maximus," Elder Beige began, his voice a deep resonance that carried the weight of decades of experience. "We've gathered to discuss the recent developments concerning the neighboring pack."
I nodded, acknowledging his
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His words grated on my nerves, igniting a surge of anger deep within me. The audacity of this man, the way he spoke with such arrogance and superiority, it made my blood boil."Marcus," I spat his name like a bitter taste, "You have no idea what you're dealing with. Lia is not a prize to be won or lost. She's a person, a woman with her own personal life, and you will not treat her as some possession."His chuckle grated on my ears, a mockery of my words. "Ah, the great Alpha Maximus, the noble protector of his pack and now a champion of love," he sneered, his brown eyes glinting with a cruel amusement.I took a step forward, my fists clenched at my sides. "You have no right to keep her here against her will," I declared, my voice dripping with venom. "Release her, Marcus, before I'm forced to take matters into my own hands."He raised an eyebrow, feigning surprise. "Threats, Maximus? How disappointing. But let me remind you of something. I hold the power here, and your little displays
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