My Fated Alpha's Cruel Game (Elena and Marcus) novel Chapter 172

Chapter 172: Chapter 172 Falling for Target

Blackwood’s POV

The moment I stepped back into my office, I knew something was wrong. A familiar chill crawled down my spine as I spotted the imposing figure seated behind my desk like he owned the place.

Councilman Holloway.

I forced myself to walk around to my side of the desk, each step measured and careful. The man sitting in my chair radiated an authority that made my skin crawl, and not just because of his political position. No, it was something far more primal that set every nerve in my body on edge.

"What can I do for you today?" I managed, lowering myself into the chair across from him.

My hands felt clammy as I tried to figure out the right posture. Everything about this man demanded respect, and one wrong move could spell disaster. Leaning back would seem careless. Crossing my legs might appear disrespectful. I settled for placing my arms on the desk, fingers locked together in what I hoped looked professional rather than terrified.

"Your security team nearly denied me entry today." Holloway’s voice carried a dangerous edge. "They flagged anomalies in my clearance. That level of incompetence makes me extremely unhappy."

The temperature in the room seemed to drop several degrees. "I sincerely apologize, sir. It must have been some kind of system error."

I wasn’t just apologizing for the security mishap. I was apologizing for existing in the same space as this predator who could end my life with his bare hands.

"Ensure it never happens again." The threat in his tone was unmistakable.

"Absolutely. I’ll handle it personally."

My throat felt tight as I spoke. Being in the same room with Holloway always reminded me of exactly how precarious my position was. If he ever got exposed, I would go down with him. The entire Hunter operation would crumble, and worse yet, Alpha Damien and Luna Elena would discover truths about their missing daughter that could destroy everything.

"I want details about the recent mission. My sources tell me there were no casualties among the villagers." His eyes bore into mine, searching for any sign of deception.

"That information is correct. The location was completely abandoned when we arrived. Someone had evacuated the entire pack beforehand." I kept my voice steady despite the anxiety clawing at my chest.

"Who was responsible for the warning?" The growl that escaped his throat made me flinch involuntarily.

His voice had shifted into something more bestial, reminding me exactly what kind of creature I was dealing with. The sound triggered every survival instinct I possessed.

"We’re investigating that right now. Satellite surveillance is active, and we have ground teams searching for leads." I swallowed hard, trying to maintain some semblance of composure.

Holloway leaned back, running his tongue across his teeth in a deliberate display that showcased his elongated canines. The gesture was calculated intimidation, designed to remind me that those fangs could tear through my throat in seconds.

"Why target your own species? These are werewolf packs you’re ordering us to eliminate." 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

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