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way to the designated meeting spot. "Victor Steele is coming

I was born. Scars of furious wolves from generations past were c

knew the response, I questioned nonetheless. "The festival

t snake wants to talk about the festival's 'security problems.' He mos

m. My wolf snarled with automatic disdain at the odor of them.

as dark-haired, tall, and had cold blue eyes that made me think of winter s

I had anticipated standing before me. He was hesitant and had soft e

d, his tone replete

ee that you ha

ce you're still a

d's voice had

eed. What

n, the two Alphas faced each

of hatred rollin

heavy and hard to d

e festival." "Specifically, how we're going to pre

h Red Canyon trash." Dad's fists were clenched. "But I

, I don't object to fighting. There are

rtably next to him and turned his face away from Dad and me.

u mean?" D

s about mates and bonding with wolves who are not appro

ppens to wolves who ma

n't attack when he stepped forward.

ble. They must be dealt with straight away when they occur.

to the killing of wolves that mated with packs of enemies

ring to murder," before I cou

xamination. "Little girl, I'm speaking of holding the dignity of

sense that Victor's words did something to flust

, I have insurance policies in place. Plans fo

white. "Insur

at maintains the power and honor of our packs." Victor gave his son a qu

tare at the ground while shaking his hands. It was appar

w some things matter m

f the trees. Asher lurched but did not struggle. Part of me

. "But you will. You'll know exactly what happens

ngry as he watched this exchang

ept apart and untainted. As if he had just tried to kill his o

plan to take care

"Because I know that you've already been making arrangemen

'd been caught doing something awful, was one I'd never

alk about ultimate solutions to time-worn issues?" It sounded like shattered gla

ng with someone? Ultimate solutions? My wolf, sensing a d

ng to fish. I haven

ls I've made, you won't hate me." Vi

bring this feud to a fin

ct genuine fear in his eyes, and his face went pale. His o

"Nobody's safety is the aim here. It's

ow. "You'll have your place, or

him in his life. Actually, you've done it,

o?" Both Alphas dis

e made plans. The kind that guarantees t

said quietly. "The kind that guara

conversation had shifted from pack war to something else. They were discussing so

ingly. "What bargain

re Dad could move. Human scent, yet someh

h he'd anticipated it.

They marched like drill soldiers and carried silver swords. The commander s

them stated. "I think we