Julian felt a warmth rise in his chest, spreading upwards until a faint flush crept across his cheeks.
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Despite their ongoing relationship, Julian had never crossed the threshold of Maximillian's home, let alone staying overnight in the alpha's house.
It resided within a secluded enclave, a green residential area reserved specifically for high-ranking government officials. Towering fences, a stark contrast to the quaint picket fences of ordinary neighborhoods, demarcated this exclusive sector.
Becoming an agent of the National Bureau of Security unlocked a comprehensive benefits package. From the outset, agents received governmental housing, official vehicles, and a robust health insurance plan designed to maintain peak physical and mental condition for mission readiness. These benefits, naturally, escalated with promotions within the Bureau.
