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moking,after nodding to Xender's question "You should find out how those rogues were able to get in through the city gate" Alpha Orion said "Okay,but do you find anything weird?" Xander asked,finally settling down opposite Orion,the two glasses of wine placed on the table "I don't want to feel that way,or it's going to be bloody" Alpha Orion muttered,puffing his smoke into the air Xander's eyebrows shot up. "What do you mean?" he asked, his voice sharp with concern. "You can't possibly think it was an inside job, can you?" Orion took a long drag on his pipe, blowing out a plume of smoke. "I don't know what to think," he said, his voice low and tense. "But something doesn't feel right. I can't put my finger on it, but something is off." Xander sat back, considering his friend's words. "You're not just being paranoid, are you?" he asked, his tone light but serious. " Xender smiled "Then let's just wait and see" he said,sipping from his glass. "Geez,this rain makes me feel good" Xender groaned and Orion chuckled, taking a sip of his own wine. "It's nice to be able to relax for a moment," he said. "The last few weeks have been so hectic." "That they have," Xander agreed. "Between the training, the patrols, and the attacks, we've all been run ragged. But I think we're doing a good job. The people of the city feel safe, and that's what counts." Orion nodded, his expression thoughtful. "You're right," he said. "It's not just about keeping them safe, it's about making them feel safe. If they feel like they're in danger, then we haven't done our job properly. It's about more than just fighting off threats, it's about giving them a sense of security." Xander took another sip of his wine, his expression thoughtful. "That's a deep thought," he said. "I'm not sure I ever thought of it that way before." "I guess that's the difference between a beta and an alpha," Orion said, his lips curving into a slight smile. "We each have our own unique perspective on things." Xander let out a soft laugh. "You're not wrong there," "And I'm glad to have you as my beta," Orion continued. "Your perspective helps me see things in a different light, and I appreciate that. You're a valuable member of this pack." Xander felt a warmth spread through him at Orion's words. "Thank you, Orion," he said, his voice sincere. "That means a lot to me. I'm glad to be a part of this pack." The two men sat in comfortable silence for a moment, enjoying the sound of the rain and the warmth of the fire. ** Star Pack Meadow** "What are you doing?! Hurry up and work!! No food for you if you don't finish up!" The guards yelled at the workers,even in the heavy rain The meadow is where the omegas work,it's a large farmland with different plantations. While few Omegas get the luck to work in the palace as maids,most of the omegas spend their whole life working in the meadow. Both young and old,men and women,some even get sold off in the process because they are useless in the pack as believed. "Oh please, have mercy," one of the workers said, his voice hoarse from exhaustion. "We've been working all day, in the rain no less. We're just trying to take a moment to rest." The guard sneered. "You're not allowed to rest until the work is done," he said, his voice harsh. "And if you don't get back to work, I'll make sure you go hungry tonight." "I'm tired" Tamara,Adella's best friend said beside her Adella couldn't reply either,she had to work extra portion today because her mother is do