Namara's POV:

Feeling how tense the atmosphere was, I turned to

Alexander, who cleared his throat and leaned forward slightly in his chair while Alpha Mason’s amber eyes still remained fixed on me even as Alexander began to speak and the way his gaze lingered was annoying, it wasn't predatory exactly, but intense, like he was weighing every word against my presence rather than the proposal itself.

“Alpha Mason.” Alexander began.

“Vellex Pack sees this partnership as a mutual ...