Burn in the Alpha Princess's Wrath novel Chapter 147

Chapter 147 A Kingdom’s Price

Lyana’s POV

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One sentence–like a sledgehammer to my chest.

A whole territory? Fifty billion? To Eric, none of that mattered.

The only thing that mattered to him… was Leslie.

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My chest clenched instantly, blood rushed to my head, and the storm of anger and humiliation twisted inside me–but all I could do was let out a cold laugh.

“So the Frost Pack makes alliances this lightly now? Mixing business and personal affairs? You’d really risk your entire Pack’s future just to please a woman?”

The words had barely left my mouth when regret hit like a slap.

Too much. Way too much.

But I couldn’t stop. That jealousy burned out of control inside me, like a wildfire set loose.

Eric’s eyes turned cold, a sharp edge of impatience flashing across them as he glanced my way.

“As long as she’s happy,” he said evenly, “it’s all worth it.”

His voice was calm, resolute–and he never once looked away from Leslie.

I felt like something had torn in my chest. My eyes stung out of nowhere.

Shame. Rage. That unnameable ache that threatened to drown me.

I glared at him, then spun on my heel and walked away.

My steps were uneven–no, they were a full–on retreat.

Eric… he loved Leslie.

He really, deeply loved her.

Inside me, my Wolf howled in pain, snarling in despair.

And I was left to lick my wounds alone, drowning in jealousy.

Leslie’s POV

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“Eric, that was completely out of line!”

I frowned at him.

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Eric just smiled. “I didn’t want something you liked falling into anyone else’s hands.”

I sighed, turning to Liam.

“Pull forty–nine billion from the royal treasury. Send it to Frost Pack.”

“Understood.”

I looked back at Eric. “The last billion–I’ll pay you personally.”

I’m not Carl. I’m not going to take a billion from him like it’s nothing.

Eric clearly wasn’t happy with that answer.

“Leslie, I don’t want—”

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“If you don’t take it, the land’s staying in your name. Let’s see if your grandfather doesn’t skin you alive.”

I turned and walked away, not bothering to look back.

Eric flinched, a flicker of hesitation in his eyes, then quickly followed after me.

“I did it all for you…”

“Then get lost already.”

Kirby’s POV

Crimson Moon Pack headquarters.

My face was dark as I listened to Malach’s report.

I wouldn’t have cared if Leslie had beaten me.

A fair fight–that’s part of the game.

I’d even been thinking about giving the territory up. Or maybe suggesting a three–way partnership.

What made my blood boil… was that Eric had won it. And not for himself–but as a gift to Leslie?

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What a goddamn joke.

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So what does that make me–some clown just there to make Eric look noble?

“He wants to be Leslie’s mate! He used our land to propose to her!” Lance was raging inside me, his howl full of fury. “We can’t let him win!”

“Kirby…”

Malach spoke carefully. “Now that the bidding’s over—”

I cut him off, cold and sharp.

“Get in touch with the Frost Pack Alpha. Tell him I’ll pay fifty billion for that territory. Ask if he’s willing to sell.”

Malach’s POV

Kirby was terrifying today. The entire office felt like it had dropped below freezing.

It wasn’t like we’d never lost a bid before. But I’ve never seen him this angry.

And now he wants to skip Eric entirely and go straight to the Frost Pack Alpha?

He must really hate Eric’s guts.

I didn’t dare waste even a second. I answered immediately and left the room.

A private sale after the auction? Over the bid price?

Why?

I could already guess.

I called the Frost Pack Alpha and explained everything that had happened–Kirby’s intentions,

his tone.

The old Alpha hesitated for only a moment before giving a calm, clear answer.

“That kid’s still immature. I hope you’ll forgive him. I’ll have my people coordinate with Crimson Moon Pack right away.”

“You’re too kind, sir. I’ll send someone to handle it. Lord Kirby wishes you good health and strength.”

I hung up the phone and let out a long breath.

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Burn in the Alpha Princess’s Wrath

Chapter 148 A Wolf’s Game