Raygar's POV

The papers on my desk blurred together as I stared at them for the third time in an hour. Trade agreements, territory disputes, budget allocations... none of it mattered. Nothing held my attention for more than a few minutes before my thoughts drifted back to her.

"Alpha?" Hugo's voice cut through my distraction. "The council is waiting for your decision on the border patrol schedules."

I blinked, focusing on my Beta who sat across from my desk with concern written on his face. ...