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I didn't answer her, I took out a handkerchief and wiped some of the blood mixed with the drink on my hands, while my gaze followed Eileen in the midst of the audience.

"Alpha Alexei, isn't it time for the ritual to begin?" Dennis said

"In a little while... in a little while, Alpha Dennis," I said

Taking a deep breath, trying to suppress my anger, Eileen broke my orders and left the room