[Damian]

I knocked first.

“Come in!”

The door opened, and I walked in with Alek. A predictable ripple of tension went through the room—the scent of our combined power never sat well with other Alphas. Even when it came to an Alpha as powerful and respected as Alaric Stone

“Hello, Alpha Stone, Beta Cael.”

Alaric Stone gave a curt nod. “Alpha, Beta.” Cael mirrored his respect. We all exchanged the necessary, draining pleasantries. It was a required dance, not a sincere welcome.

I ...