André's POV

"You are late, Alpha André."

Councilor Gregor stood up and scolded me lightly, but I adjusted my tie and cufflinks.

"I am here, aren't I? Have you all talked about the important stuff without me?"

"How can we? The Alpha needs to be present."

I looked at my wristwatch.

"Well, by the looks of it. I am only ten minutes late. We can still get a lot done if we start now."

I turned to look at Doran, and he looked relieved. I could tell that he had been bearing the heat from ...