Chapter 173

ALPHA DORIAN’S POV Dorian stepped into the dimly lit hallway of his packhouse, the heavy wooden door groaning as it shut behind him. The shadows embraced him like a second skin, and for once, he welcomed them. A long breath escaped his chest as he leaned against the door, tipping his head back, the crown of his skull brushing the frame. He had done it. For now. Dominic and Derek had left his territory. Suspicious, yes. Distrusting, absolutely. But they hadn’t found her. That meant he still had time—precious, fleeting time to get everything in place before they returned. And they would return. He wasn’t foolish enough to believe otherwise. Wolves weren’t known for letting go, especially not an Alpha like Dominic. And Derek... he had always been the smarter one between the two—quieter, observant, calculating. Unfortunately for him, Derek was also into Olivia. Dorian pushed away from the door and strode through the grand hall of his estate, his boots thudding against the black marble. The