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Chapter 117
Chapter 117
Damien
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The moment I paused, the others stopped as well, caught off gud by the sudden shift. The air seemed to tighten around us, and before anyone could fully process it, Jason let out a long gh and dragged a hand down his face as if he had already accepted the inevitable.
“Ah,” he said, shaking his head, “you’ve finally done it, Remi. Youve dug your grave early. How many times have I told you not to tease the alpha? Now he’s angry.”
Yara, on the other hand, looked far too amused. That familiar lay smile curved her lips as she turned toward Remi, her eyes glinting with delight.
“It was truly nice knowing you, Remi,” she said lightly, as if speaking about the weather. Then she glanced at me. “If you don’t mind, Alpha, I’ll be the one to kill him.”
She smoothly pulled a dagger from her belt, twirling it between her fingers. “I’ve always wondered what it feels like to kill a doctor,” she added thoughtfully, “especially one as talented and noying as him.”
Remi stared at both of them with a flat, unimpressed expression not even flinching at the blade. “You two really aren’t that smart, are you?” he said lazily.
Jason frowned, clearly offended. “What did you just-”
“I mean your EQ,” Remi cut in smoothly, waving a hand. “Your Q is lacking. Because if either of you had any sense, you’d realize the alpha isn’t angry about what I said.” He tilted his head slightly, studying me with curiosity. “In fact, something interesting just happened.”
He turned fully toward me then, one eyebrow lifting.
“So,” he asked calmly, “what was that, Damien? What just caught your interest when nothing ever does?”
My attention had already drifted past them, my eyes scanning the street ahead, taking in every shadow, movement, and every part of the city. At first, I thought it was nothing, but then my gaze caught on something, and I stopped again, my eyes narrowing instinctively.
Down the alley to the right, partially concealed by the narrow walls and dim light, was a young man standing with his back to us, his movements unhurried as he struck two men again and again. There was nothing frantic or sloppy about his actions. He moved as if he had all the time in the world, as if this was nothing more than a mild distraction. Each punch landed cleanly, and even from this distance, I could sense contre in every motion. If I looked closely enough, I could almost make out the hint of a smirk on his face.
I stood there, silent, my head tilting slightly as I observed him.
Remi noticed my stillness and followed my line of sight.
“Huh?” he murmured. “What is it? You’re making me really curius.”
When he finally saw the scene in the alley, he paused, and then iled.
“Oh,” he said softly, eyes lighting up. “Oh, shit. What’s going on here?”
Naturally, the others turned to look as well. The moment they say it, surprise crossed their faces.
Kalus was the first to react, a wide grin spreading across his face his attention locked onto the night like a child watching an entertaining spectacle.
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“Woah,” he said, clearly impressed. “Who is that man? He’s talented.”
Jason frowned. “Talented? How can you tell? He just looks like a hug beating people up.”
Kaius shook his head immediately, his grin never fading.
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“No,” he said firmly, cracking his knuckles absentmindedly “That’s not it. As someone who loves using my fists, I know a good technique when I see it.” His eyes gleamed with excitement as he watched the fight unfold. “He’s not throwing his punches randomly. Every strike is calculated, and controlled. He knows the human body, exactly where it hurts, and he’s landing every hit perfectly.”
Kaius let out a low chuckle, clearly entertained. “That man isn’t just some thug,” he concluded. “He’s strong. And I love strong people. I want that man.”
My eyes flashed possessively at Kaius’s words, a sharp, instinctive reaction that stirred before I could fully suppress it. The thought of him saying those words didn’t sit right with me. Kaius, however, didn’t notice the shift in my gaze. He was still focused on the alley, excitement written plainly across his face as he turned to me.
“Alpha, if I may be so bold, can I bring that person with us?”
Jason immediately shook his head, already anticipating my response. “You know you can’t. The alpha wouldn’t—”
“You may.”
The words left my mouth calmly, cutting Jason off mid-sentence Everyone froze at my words. Jason stared at me as if he had misheard. Kaius blinked, clearly confused, as though he hadn’t even considered the possibility that I would agree. The only one who didn’t react was Remi, who had gone silent, his sharp eyes studying my expression with focus.
R-really?” Kaius asked, still unsure, as if he needed to hear it again to believe it.
“Yes,” I replied calmly, my eyes never leaving the figure in the alley.
“Yara,” I said without turning.
She immediately bowed her head. “Yes, Alpha.”
“Go ahead of us with your warriors.”
The order made little sense to the others, confusion flickering across their faces, but Yara’s smile sharpened, as if she understood something the rest of them didn’t. She nodded once respectfully.
“Yes, Alpha. We’ll be waiting for you at the Crimson Warrior Rite
She turned, signaling to her women, and without hesitation they followed her, disappearing down the street with swift movements. When they were gone, I finally shifted my attention
“When you bring him here,” I said, “no matter what happens, do not let him know our identities.”
Kaius frowned, clearly not fully understanding my intentions, but he didn’t question me. “Yes, Alpha,” he replied, before heading toward the alley without another word.
Remi lingered beside me, his expression thoughtful.
“What are you up to, Damien?”
I finally looked at him, my crimson eyes cold. “Have you ever caught a prey, Remi?”
He hesitated, then shook his head slowly.
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“When you catch a prey,” I continued, my voice low, “and that prey refuses to stay still in the trap you laid for it, you don’t rush.” I paused, watching the alley from the corner of my eye. “You play with it.”
Remi swallowed. “Play… with it?”
“Yes,” I replied, finally turning my head just enough for him to see the curve of my lips, an expression devoid of warmth. “You play until the prey realizes that no matter how fast it runs, o matter how clever it thinks it is, escape was never an option. You play until it understands that this was never its game to begin with.”
My gaze drifted back to the alley, and my smile deepened by a fraction. “Since she wants to play cat and mouse,” I murmured, more to myself than anyone else, “I’ll make sure the game is entertaining, and that she learns the rules and the consequences of getting caught again.”
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