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    I couldn''t quite grasp what Kane was trying to imply. I nced at Axel, hoping he had understood the meaning behind Kane''s words.


    I noticed Axel''s eyes darken. Clearing my throat, I said, "Alpha Tate, please excuse us."


    Alpha Tate gave me a nod, seemingly aware that the tension between the two men was escting. Their intense eye contact was enough to thicken the air with hostility.


    I hooked my arm through Axel''s and pulled him aside. As we passed Kane, I shot him a nce. He met my eyes and gave me a look-one I couldn''t decipher.


    What did he mean by "assistance" and "possession"? Was he referring to my brother''s position as Alpha? Axel was like family to us; he would never betray my brother.


    "This guy is really getting on my nerves," Axel muttered, clenching his fist.


    I reached for his hand and gently patted it. "Calm down. He did that on purpose. If you react the he wants, you''re just ying into his hands."


    I tried to reason with him. He let out a sigh, then turned to look at me.


    "If you want me to calm down, I will," he said.


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    His words caught me off guard. I felt his palm settle over mine, his warmth grounding me. I lowered my gaze to our hands, my heart skipping a beat.


    "Axel, I-


    "May I have your attention, please?"


    A loud voice over the speaker interrupted me.


    I blinked, suddenly realizing what I had been about to say. This wasn''t the time or ce. Besides, it was just Magnus''s proposal-I didn''t want to dwell on it too much, or Axel might get the wrong idea.


    "Please take your seats. The conference will begin shortly."


    Axel gestured toward the tables arranged near the stage. Each one had a namete. We walked around until we found the onebeled Iron Crown Pack.


    Axel nced around, searching for Rachel and our managers. When he spotted them, he motioned for them to join us. They nodded and headed toward our table.


    Ever the gentleman, Axel pulled out a chair for me. I smiled as I sat down. "Thank you."


    "Don''t mention it."


    He took the seat beside me, while Rachel sat on my other side.


    A few minutester, the conference officially began.


    Alpha Tate and his secretary stepped onto the stage. The projector flickered to life as he started


    presenting his demands-requirements for all the packs involved.


    "As you all know, my brother has recently be the new Alpha of the Moonveil Pack. I want to secure


    a deal for him that will help him lead the pack smoothly. I want him to seed on this new journey. Please give a round of apuse for our Head Alpha, Darius Vaughn."


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    The room erupted in apuse as Alpha Darius entered. He must have just arrived at the venue.


    He was a man in his early thirties, exuding a calm andposed demeanor. His facial features bore a striking resemnce to Alpha Tate''s, making it clear they were brothers.


    "I want to extend my gratitude to each and every one of you for attending this conference. As the leader of my pack, I can assure you that this deal is purely about fostering strong alliances between our packs His words earned another round of apuse. Once he finished speaking, his Beta gestured for him to take a seat at a nearby table.


    I sat in anticipation, waiting for the announcement. This deal was a crucial step in my career-1 couldn''t afford to lose it.


    As I stared at the stage, my eyes drifted to a table positioned just behind ours, slightly to the right. It belonged to the Nightfall Pack.


    That wasn''t what bothered me, though.


    Why are you looking at me, Kane? I thought, narrowing my eyes. What''s going through your head> You''re definitely up to something.


    He held my gaze without flinching, which only irritated me more.


    What did he want from me now?


    My eyes shifted to the man sitting beside him-Beta Finn. He kept ncing between Kane and me, as if silently observing an unspoken exchange.


    I tore my gaze away from them and refocused on the stage.


    After discussing his pack''s proposals and expectations, it was finally time for Alpha Tate to announce which pack had secured the deal.


    I pressed my lips together, my nerves tightening.


    Axel gave my hand a reassuring squeeze. "Don''t be nervous. You''re going to get it."


    "I don''t know," I admitted. "Something doesn''t feel right."


    "Rx, Selene."


    I took a deep breath, forcing myself to stay calm, and turned my attention back to Alpha Tate. He scanned


    the room with a polite smile, as if to acknowledge that everyone had put in a strong effort- though only one could win.


    "And the deal goes to..." He paused for a brief moment, letting the tension in the room build.


    I shut my eyes, silently praying.


    My parents and Magnus had ced so much trust in me. They had given me this incredible opportunity even though I wasn''t an expert in this field. If I failed, it wouldn''t just be my own disappointment-it would be a blow to the faith they had in me.


    My brother believed I could help him strengthen the pack. I couldn''t let him down.


    I was so lost in my thoughts that when Alpha Tate finally spoke again, my mind went nk. "The deal goes to the Nightfall Pack."


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    Axel''s grip on my hand ckened.


    My lips parted in shock.


    How is this possible?


    "Kane, would you pleasee to the stage?" Alpha Tate''s voice held a strained edge, making it clear he wasn''t thrilled about the oue.


    Apuse filled the room as people pped for the winning pack.


    Kane rose from his seat and made his way toward the stage. As he passed by me, he turned his head slightly, his sharp eyes locking onto mine.


    I lifted my gaze to meet his.


    He smirked.


    Then, without another word, he strode toward the stage, leaving me speechless.


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