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    Noah dropped his gaze, masking the anger that simmered beneath the surface.


    The Wolfpack had left nothing but devastation in their wake, destroying even the Lawson family, one of the NE Research Institute’s biggest supporters.


    If they ever learned Sadie was Brenda’s daughter, there was no telling what they’d do.


    Noah couldn’t risk letting them get to her.


    He looked up, resolve hardening in his eyes.


    “If you’re after the Wolfpack too, why not join forces?” he suggested.


    Interest flickered in Hurst’s gaze at Noah’s proposition. “I’m listening, Mr. Wall. What’s your n?”


    An hourter, Sadie slowly opened her eyes.


    A dull pain throbbed at the back of her neck, making her wince instinctively.


    Her memory scrambled to fill in the nks before everything went dark.


    And then it clicked! It was Hurst!


    He’d struck her, knocking her out cold, just as her emotions were spiraling, catching her off guard while she was frantic to chase down the truth.


    That jerk!


    Sadie bolted upright, but the sudden motion sent a jolt of pain through her neck, making her gasp for air.


    A quick look around the room revealed she was alone. Noah and Hurst were nowhere to be seen.


    Where had they disappeared to?


    Leaning on the wall for support, Sadie forced herself upright and shuffled toward the door, her limbs still shaky.


    Nervous energy raced through her veins.


    Had they found something and decided to keep her in the dark? As she pulled the door open and started to step out, she bumped straight into someone’s chest, warm and unyielding.


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    Startled, Sadie stepped back, then looked up to see who it was. Noah stood in front of her, hisplexion still a bit washed out, but his gaze focused and steady. No one else was there. Sadie saw only Noah.


    She asked, “Where’s Hurst? Why isn’t he around?”


    Noah reached out, brushing his hand softly against her cheek.


    His touch radiated warmth, steadying her nerves.


    “He’s gone. Sadie, just trust me. Give me a little time and I’ll handle everything, okay?”


    Sadie opened her mouth, questions and anxieties swirling inside her. She wanted to ask about the Wolfpack, about Hurst, about the mystery surrounding her parents.


    However, before she could utter a single word, Noah wrapped his arms around her, holding her close.


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