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"We meet again."

Esme sat quietly, her eyes directed at him. He could see the terror on her pale white face as she inched away from him on the floor. The alpha lay unconscious by her side. Had she killed him? Was she an enemy or a friend? These thoughts crossed his mind as he made his way to her. he wasn't dead; he noticed after getting a close look, It didn't matter in any way; it just made his mission all the easier.

"I will have to thank you," he said as he stepped forward. The twins made no attempt to walk by his side, but they watched expectantly.

"You have done me a considerable favour. Tell me, who's side are you on?" He reached out his hands at her, and she sprung to her feet. She had run away. He was surprised, only to notice a moment too late that Lucien had stirred himself awake from his slumber. His dark, murderous gaze locked on him, and his reflexes were quick as he grabbed Gerald by the neck in a matter of seconds.