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The pack’s territory came into view as they crested the hill. Caius parked outside the pack house , and they both jumped out.

Kael rushed towards them, his face grim. A small crowd of pack members gathered nearby. Selene caught the glint of unease in their eyes as she and Caius approached.

“Alpha,” Kael said, stepping forward. His gaze flicked to Selene, then back to Caius. “It’s Romano. He’s gone.”

Selene’s stomach dropped. “Gone? How? He was locked up.”

Kael’s jaw tightened. “Someone let him out. Don’t know who yet. The guards were knocked out, no serious injuries, but they didn’t see anything. We’re searching for him now.”

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