Chapter 176

AUTHOR'S POV The morning breeze blew gently across the clearing, carrying the scent of pine and damp earth. Kaelos stood tall with Seraphina by his side, while Callista and Alex flanked them as a symbol of the Pack's unity. Beta Archer and the warriors formed a semicircle behind them, alert but not provocative. Viktor Ashford stepped into the clearing with confidence that bordered on arrogance. He was about 190 cm tall, with a perfect athletic posture. His blond hair was neatly cut, and his ice-blue eyes scanned the area with cold calculation. He wore a dark gray suit with a platinum vest and tie that made him look like a European aristocrat—handsome, classy, yet dangerous. Behind him, four wolves followed with military discipline. They were all large, with expressions that were difficult to read. “Alpha Kaelos of the Nightveil Pack,” Viktor opened the conversation with a refined British accent. "We finally meet. Your reputation has reached as far as Europe.“ Kaelos didn't flinch. ”Lor