Christine didn't knock when she paused at the entrance of the Alpha's study. She yanked the doors open with a force that rattled the windows and made the guards outside flinch.

Arthur didn't look up from the scroll he was reading but the faint tightening of his jaw gave away his hidden annoyance.

"Christine" he said calmly, flipping through the worn papers. "I trust this is important"

Enraged at his lack of concern, she walked forward and slammed her hands on his table, an action that earned ...