Chapter 150 A Deal with Death


    Aubrey’s POV


    The seriousness in his eyes caught me off guard.


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    I looked away instinctively. “You’re not worried about yourself, and you’re worried about me?”


    “What is there left to worry about?” Alpha Henry said inly. “I’ve already epted that I’m dying. Is there anything worse than that?”


    “You’re too optimistic, Alpha.” I shook my head. “If we never crack the Q–Virus, you’ll just suffer more and more. Theplications alone could make you wish you were dead. And when that timees, you might hate me–for keeping you alive just to suffer.”


    I said it to scare him, hoping he’d forget his original question. But he just stared at me quietly, those violet–tinged eyes piercing through my excuses. I faltered.


    Then he smiled softly and said, “Nice try. But stop avoiding the question. Tell me the truth. If the damage to you is severe, I’ll end the treatment.”


    He paused, then added, “You can also choose not to answer. In that case, I’ll stop everything immediately.”


    “You’re insane,” I snapped. “Rx. It’s nothing serious–it just makes me a little more tired than usual.”


    I didn’t tell him that every time I used the needle, it drained my energy, damaged my vital essence, and–over time–would shorten my lifespan. If I told him the truth, he’d refuse treatment without hesitation.


    Just like that, seven days passed in a blink. Alpha Henry was still alive and doing well. Adelyn could hardly thank me enough, and Sean’s trust in me solidifiedpletely. He even promised that if I cured Alpha Henry, I could have whatever I wanted.


    So I took the opportunity to request a Level–4 sealed researchb be built on the estate. Onceplete, Henry would move in, ensuringplete istion from others in case of emergencies. Sean agreed immediately.


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    The days passed. Autumn winds swept through, nketing the ground with golden


    leaves.


    I moved into the new Level–4 researchb. My condition had stabilized. The wolf medics all agreed I was no longer in immediate danger. They even developed a daily suppressant to keep the virus under control–preventing it from spreading to others.


    And Aubrey had stayed by my side the entire time, giving me acupuncture every three days without fail.


    “Alpha, time for your treatment. Shirt off.”


    She walked in without expression, voice t.


    I hesitated for just a moment. I couldn’t bring myself to ask her to look away. But under her gaze, my whole body would tense instinctively. Her eyes were cold, but every time they fell on me, they seemed to burn through my skin.


    Still, I didn’t stall for long. I stripped down, leaving on a long pair of shorts, theny face–down on the bed.


    She lined up eighteen gold needles beside her and began.


    Afterward, a wave of warmth spread through me, easing the constant pain. Even if temporary, the relief felt so good it made me want to moan. Callen, my wolf, let out a soft, satisfied howl in my mind.


    I turned


    my head and watched her pull out each needle, her slim waist swaying in front of me. It made me want to drag her down and never let go.


    I shut my eyes, suppressing the desire again.


    These moments–these stolen interactions–they weren’t real.


    Ever since ourst sh, our rtionship had been unpredictable. Sometimes close, sometimes distant. But how could anything move forward when life and death still hung in the bnce?


    Emotions are always messy, especially with someone like Aubrey. She was a mystery I could never fully grasp./


    After finishing, she left, Not long after, Perry walked in.


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    He told me trouble had stirred in the Shadowmoon Pack. My long absence had raised suspicions. Packs nearby were growing restless. They’d never truly submitted -only obeyed me out of fear and strength.


    “Alpha, the rumor came from the South,” Perry said, furious. “They’re saying you’ve been infected by an incurable virus and are on the verge of death!”


    “The Alpha King even sent an envoy to ‘visit‘ you. It’s Ulrich. That bastard’s already on his way.”


    Ulrich. He dared to show his face again?


    “I’ll make sure he doesn’t walk away this time,” Callen snarled from deep in my consciousness.


    I calmed him slightly, then said coldly, “Send word. Tomorrow, the Miguel family will host a banquet.


    “Announce to the entire pack–Aubrey will be formally recognized as the Miguel family’s adopted daughter.”


    With danger closing in, I had no choice but to give her a status no one would dare touch.


    Even if I hated the idea of calling myself her brother.


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