ZaraPOV

Zara leaves my office. Clara slams the door shut behind her.

Lightning snarls with irritation. 'This woman reeks of desperation and lies.'

"Open it." I remain seated, voice dropping to Alpha command. "Open the office door."

"But Rex—"

"There's nothing between us that requires privacy." I look at Clara coldly, disgust rising. Her behavior makes my wolf retreat in revulsion. "So please. Open the door."

Clara lowers her head under my icy stare, showing weakness—calculated, ...