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My eyes scanned the room as I leaned against a marble pillar, observing the wolves gatheredin the room.
Liam had left with his father for obvious reasons, he had a lot of nerve to bring me here. And a part of me was proud of him for it.
The Alpha was a powerful man, his presence commanding respect, his every move watched by the pack. He was a formidable opponent, a worthy adversary. He would die.
I kept my head high, my expression neutral, but inside, my heart was pounding against my ribs, a mixture of fear and anticipation coursing through my veins.
It was a beautiful night, the music playing softly in the background.
The target. That's all he was. An assignment. Nothing more, nothing less.
But as I watched him walk across the room, his hand firmly gripped around the arm
