Lucas and Andrea had been engrossed in their conversation in the hallway that they didn't know Alpha Roman had left.

They started at his empty seat and exchanged puzzled glances, both wondering where their alpha had gone off to so suddenly. "Has he left already?" Lucas questioned, a hint of excitement in his tone despite how much he tried to mask it.

"Lucas, Andrea," he began, his voice tinged with regret and disappointment. "I'm afraid you've missed him. Alpha Roman has already left. The deal ...