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Alpha Ludwig shivered, sensing that something was amiss. It seemed as though he had lost hope with Alpha Denzel on his tail.

This same man ordered for the murder of Kenderick and helped Ludwig to take his place. But his Alpha went after Alpha Denzel’s Luna.

Whereas, Alice was just his pack member at the moment since she would not be able to recognize the mate bond due to her age.

"Okay. I will use the bench," he decided.

He arrived as quickly as possible, only to find out that he was still too late. Alice had already become a member of the Evergreen pack.

Both of them sat on the bench at a distance from the training arena. Burke couldn’t take his eyes off them, but Alpha Denzel reassured him.

"I will keep an eye on them. Organize the trainees," Alpha Denzel instructed.

Burke trusted his Alpha and immediately relaxed. Alpha Denzel then turned to Valerie. "Val, please take charge of the training. Gandolf and Dorothy can assist you."

"Sure, but what are you planning to do?" Valerie inquired. Alpha Denzel leaned in and whispered to her.

"Have you forgotten how much I love trees?"

Valerie smiled. How could she forget when he was the one who trained her to use them.

Her smile was all Alpha Denzel needed as he headed into the woods. Meanwhile, Alice sat beside Alpha Ludwig on the bench, maintaining a noticeable gap between them.

"Alice, are you being treated well?" Ludwig asked but instantly felt stupid.

If she wasn’t treated well, then how would she have agreed to join the Evergreen pack?

He quickly came up with something else. "I have prepared a special room for you at the pack house, and you will always be by my side. I will protect you with my life from anyone who wishes to harm you," Alpha Ludwig spoke earnestly.

While he was speaking seriously, Alice’s mind was racing with thoughts. Amidst the chaos of her thoughts, one dominant idea emerged.

It wasn’t a thought but a mind link. ’Alice, remember that as a member of the Evergreen pack, you are entitled to its protection, as I mentioned in the oath. Be courageous.’

This was the first time Alpha Denzel’s voice sounded soothing to her. It was gentle and devoid of dominance, calming her greatly.

She wanted to express her gratitude, but Alpha Denzel knew that if she responded to the mind link, Alpha Ludwig would be aware of their communication. He added,

’No need to respond. He mustn’t know that I’m watching you.’

Alice had no idea where Alpha Denzel was, but she felt a sense of calm. She then gazed at Alpha Ludwig with the two warriors beside him.

A surge of adrenaline coursed through her, prompting her to respond.

"Thank you very much, but why don’t you focus on protecting your pack members with the same dedication you want to give me?"

Observing Alpha Ludwig’s changed expression, she sensed something was amiss but continued speaking.

"I am now a member of this pack. They owe me protection, and vice versa."

"They only need you for your powers. Because you saved Luna Valerie from our Alpha’s fake bond. Look, I have videos of how Alpha Denzel killed some of his own pack members recently," Ludwig attempted to manipulate her.

Unable to coerce her, Ludwig resorted to such tactics. Unfortunately for him, Alice was now too astute for such ploys.

"I saw the video too. But those were traitors. I would be foolish to betray someone like Alpha Denzel."

It had only been a few days since Alice joined the pack, yet she was already displaying boldness.

Alpha Ludwig wondered if there were specialized training programs for individuals like Alice that shaped them into the person he was witnessing.

With no other option, he began to confess.

"Alright, Alice, you have to help us. Can you use your powers from here? Our pack is under attack as we speak."

Alice smiled, but the smile didn’t reach her eyes. She had been present when Alpha Denzel informed Alpha Ludwig about the burns she suffered after using her powers, yet he had come all this way because of it.

Did he not care about her well-being even a little? "Alpha Denzel forbade me from using my powers."

"That’s because he wants to keep them for himself," Ludwig whispered, looking around nervously before speaking through gritted teeth.

"Alice, please come and help save our pack. If you tell him, he will let you go."

A tear rolled down Alice’s cheek. "You don’t even care about me." She revealed her burnt scars to him.

"This is what happens when I use my powers, but you don’t even care."

Remorse briefly flickered in Alpha Ludwig’s eyes, but it quickly vanished.

"We can find a way around it. Our pack sheltered and cared for you. What happened with those girls was an unfortunate incident."

He needed her. Only she could save their pack, and he had no choice but to compel her to help.

"I can’t go with you. You have to find a solution to your problems," Alice stood her ground.

She expected him to be upset, but instead, he remained calm. "Alright. I respect your decision. Your grandmother told me to give this to you."

She did not remember who her grandmother was as she never saw her but before she parted her lips to ask, he forced a gold ring in her palm, and instantly, her eye color changed.

The hazel and blue both changed to purple. "I must go with you. Where is Alpha Denzel? I need to inform him first."

She seemed dazed, and Alpha Ludwig smiled in satisfaction as he began to search for Alpha Denzel.

Looking around the training arena, he noticed that everyone was occupied. Then he saw one of the omegas clearing fallen leaves.

"Excuse me, have you seen Alpha Denzel?"

"I’m right here," a commanding voice echoed from above. Alpha Ludwig was shocked, and his warriors trembled in fear as Alpha Denzel descended from a tree.

Swallowing nervously, Alpha Ludwig asked, "Alpha Denzel, how did you get up there?"

His question was met with a punch to the face, sending him sprawling to the ground, his warriors fainting.