I returned to the pack after four years.
The winter air carried the scent of change and revenge.
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Stepping out of my car, I saw Sarah’s face dominating the Royal Healing Institution’s banner.
Perfect skin, practiced innocent smile. Still playing the role of the gifted, humble healer.
While I’d been building the Shadow Pack piece by piece, acquiring territories and gathering powerful wolves, Michael hadn’t been
idle.
After Sarah failed the Academy entrance, he’d pulled strings, called in favors, probably threatened a few key wolves.
Whatever it took to get his precious flower accepted.
Now she was a Royal Healer, treating influential pack members, building connections.
Some things truly never change
I smiled coldly, watching snowflakes melt on my coat as I headed to the Alpha Committee meeting
The next three days would change everything.
Katherine and I had prepared meticulously, ensuring every detail was perfect. Our enhanced healing formulas were revolutionary.
Our pack alliances were solid.
At the Alpha King’s selection ceremony, the power in the room was palpable.
When they announced Shadow Pack’s Committee seat, I stood smoothly, savoring Michael’s shocked expression.
“You! Vivian!” His composure cracked beautifully.
My smile turned razor–sharp: “Miss me, brother?”
His eyes blazed amber with barely controlled rage.
He cornered me afterward in the marble hallway, power rolling off him in waves.
Voice still struggling with disbelief:
“Shadow Pack is yours? All those territory acquisitions?”
“You hid Katherine after she disappeared. You stole the formula research!”
“So impatient, Michael.” I examined my claws casually.
I laughed. “Why this obsession with finding someone you’ve never met?”
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My eyes met his, cold and knowing “Planning something illegal perhaps?”
1 left him standing there, his murderous intent thick in the air.
My return was calculated for maximum impact. Within weeks, I’d annexed three neighboring packs, establishing clear
dominance.
Katherine’s enhanced healing formulas gave us unprecedented leverage. Stealing that prime hunting territory from Michael’s
pack sent a clear message.
Other Alphas treated me with careful respect now. Some even fear,
Not even three Alpha Committee seats had earned this kind of deference in my past life.
“Power truly is everything in our world.”
