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Ethan's POV

"Look around, Adrian. I have more men than you. It's over," I said coldly.

"It's not over until it's over," he replied defiantly.

FLASHBACK

"We need to be sure she's really still alive, and exactly where she is in Adrian's pack. Before storming in blindly, we have to strike when they least expect it," Sophia said, her tone measured.

"You're right. But what do we do about that? At least now we know Adrian is the Alpha who took her, but we need to confirm she's still alive... and well." I paused, lost in thought, searching for a solution.

"What do you think we should do?" I...