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Normally, when I pped Amelia around in front of the sisterhood, everyone pped like it was aedy show. But Leslie? She looked anything but pleased.
I ground my teeth, forcing a pivot. “Actually, I came today with my father’s instructions–to discuss cooperation.”
Leslie paused, her faceposed, voice t. “Then keep it brief.”
Relief pricked my chest. I smoothed my hair and sat again, smiling with practiced elegance. “My father told me, from the first time he met you overseas, he wanted to work with you. It’s a pity we didn’t get the chance then–he’s always regretted it.”
Leslie’s lips curved, but her eyes were shards of ice. “Yes. A pity.”
I pressed on. “So I came today to propose an initial partnership. Wave Pack has reach across the sea territories. Together, Rogue Pack and us could achieve wonders.”
I thought I’d dangled enough olive branches. Surely she’d give me something?
But Leslie’s expression stayed as indifferent as stone.
Swallowing my nerves, I pushed further. “I think Rogue Pack’s Moon Goddess relic project and jewelry lines would fit perfectly in the archipgos if Wave Pack held exclusivity. More secure than retail profits, don’t you think?”
Her smile deepened, light but cutting. “Indeed. But Thunder Pack has already expressed the same interest. Their proposal is mature. Once discussions finish next week, we’ll likely finalize with them. If so, I’m afraid our partnership with Wave Pack will remain a regret.”
The blood drained from my face.
Thunder Pack?! Those mongrels had gotten there first?
“No!” Amelia blurted, eyes wide. I shot her a re sharp enough to silence her.
I barely spared her another thought. “Thunder Pack’s scale, their resources–they can’tpare to ours. Leslie, you can’t be fooled-”
In my heart I knew: Wave Pack’s throne was propped up by Crimson Moon’s shadow. They never bowed. If Rogue Pack joined hands with us, Thunder Pack would be crushed back into
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But if Leslie chose them… they’d rise. They might even rival us. That couldn’t be allowed.
Leslie’sugh was careless, dismissive. “Thunder Pack’s sincerity is in. As for cooperation— it’ll be decided in due course. If Miss Amelia wishes, she may present her own proposal andpete against them.”
Polite words, but the tilt was obvious. She was leaning their way.
Still–she hadn’t closed the door entirely. That meant there was hope.
I had to get this to Charles immediately.
Rising in a flurry, I offered a hasty excuse. “Leslie, forgive me, I just remembered urgent business. We’ll continue another day.”
I dragged Amelia out without a second nce.
Leslie’s POV
For days after, Wave Pack buzzed around Rogue Pack like flies, phone calls, emails, endless whining. I had my people swat them off, politely nd, never warm.
Then came Lorde’s birthday. Carris threw him a party<i>, </i>full of friends, acquaintances, every corner of the pack world represented. My name was on the list.
The hall zed with light and sound when I arrived–music,ughter, pheromones mingling in a heady stew.
I offered brief greetings, polite nods. In this circle, there was always something to say, no matter how thin the tie.
Lorde spotted me, his face lighting up with boyish brightness.
A whistle pierced the air. Voices followed, teasing, baiting.
I rolled my eyes, ignoring the chorus, tossing my car keys at him. “Birthday gift.”
He arched a brow, saw the logo, andughed. “Why not just give me ten million in cash?”
I scoffed. “Cash has no soul.”
A car suited me better. For men? Stinginess was never my style.
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He opened his mouth to say more. But then my gaze snagged on a shadow in the crowd.
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And my smile froze.
Kirby.
What the hell was he doing here?
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