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The room reeked of alpha wolves, their strong scents mingling in the air like a thick, invisible fog. My inner wolf paced restlessly beneath my skin, yearning to break free from its human prison. I realized with a pang of regret that I had neglected to let it hunt and run wild for far too long.
As I made my way across the crowded space, Martyn acknowledged me with a slight nod. I settled into the empty chair beside him, my eyes scanning the space filled with powerful alphas. It was like being in a room full of ticking time bombs, all waiting to go off.
"Where's Pierce?" I asked, keeping my voice low like we were sharing a secret. "I thought you'd be showing him the ropes before handing over the keys to the kingdom."
Martyn's face tightened as he crossed his
