ZaraPOV

"Regardless, Alpha Hamilton, you've helped me twice now. I should thank you. Also, I left a gift in your estate's living room. I hope you like it." I don't want to discuss Wendy anymore.

"You're too kind, Zara." Rex's voice is deep and pleasant, his Alpha authority making every word resonate. "I haven't returned to the estate yet, but I'm sure I'll like your gift."

The atmosphere between us warms. I'm about to ask about the accident ten years ago—

A masked man approaches Rex, ...