XAVIER

Silence fell over the meeting room, eyes popped out, trailing me as I walked back to my chair. My legs were heavy as I dragged it across the room.

I looked up, all eyes rested on me, their faces screaming with confusion.

“I made a mistake.” I began, my voice steady. “I should have come to you for help, for advice but I kept it. I hid it from myself all in the name of handling it as an Alpha.” I paused, taking in deep breaths. “Whatever the consequences are, I will take it ...