ARES' POV

The moment I stepped into my suite, a frustrated groan tore from my throat. The weight of the day hung on me like chains. Meetings with Lucas, followed by a whirlwind of political obligations, endless discussions about the upcoming Luna coronation, alliance talks, pack issues, it all felt like dragging a mountain up a cliff.

Being an Alpha King was no child’s play.

I threw myself onto the bed, the cool sheets doing nothing to soothe the heat rising under my skin. My thoughts ...