The soft hum of the manor was punctuated by the occasional chatter of pack members passing through the halls. Derek stood near the window of his office, sipping a cup of strong coffee as his eyes lingered on the pack grounds below. His mind was restless, caught between the looming rogue threat and Kael’s unsettling presence.

A knock on the door pulled him from his tnoughts.

“It’s open,” Derek said without turning around.

The door swung open, revealing Alpha Moore. He leaned ...