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The air feels heavier than usual as we head toward the training clearing. I should be excited—there’s a line-up of new Alphas and mated wolves, and the energy is high. But something inside me stirs uneasily. Ailm shifts just beneath the surface of my skin.
‘Something’s coming,’ she murmurs.
I slap my palms together, forcing a grin.
“Fresh meat,” I tease, trying to lighten my own mood.
Behind me, Caden growls. Not playful. Deep. Possessive.
I glance back, walking in reverse as I catch his narrowed eyes.
“Don’t be sour. You know I’ll win.”
His eyes flick to mine, no amusement. Just heat. “Only mated wolves. Alpha or not, you’re still mine.”
“I know, my love,” I hum, rolling my eyes, but my smile softens. “We never break our rules.”
He lunges, grabbing my waist and spinning me u
