Chapter 54

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Armand’s townhouse

Washington Square

Hughes Barnaby Caron had just finished his conversation with Alpha Chernof as The Alpha returned to the house. Pierre came downstairs. “The Alpha has asked that we all gather in the library to toast Alpha Giraud and Alpha Mate Vitas.”

“I don’t know them. I have some work to finish, surely The Alpha won’t mind if I don’t say hello.” Hughes stiffened, and a bead of sweat rolled down his armpit.

“From The Alpha, a request is an order. I’ll expect you in the library momentarily.” Pierre walked up the kitchen stairs.

He knows. I need to get out of here now. Hughes opened the basement door and ran into an unfamiliar Beta.

“I’m sorry, sir, no one can leave. I suggest you go to the library where you were summoned.” The Beta loomed over him. He turned to walk away. Hughes attempted to run around the Beta, but he was too fast and too strong. They trained with the Alphas.