Marcus's POV
Beta's expression was serious, but his words were not what I had expected. "Alpha, I've been watching Luca, and I don't think he's as bad as we thought," he said, his voice measured. I raised an eyebrow, my mind racing with questions. "What do you mean?" I asked, my voice firm.
Beta hesitated, choosing his words carefully. "Luca doesn't seem to be aware of the politics going on around him. He's just...existing, I suppose. And he's close to Lily and Charmaine, but it's not like there's anything romantic going on between them." I felt a surge of surprise, my mind reeling with the implications. Could it be that I had misjudged Luca entirely?
I leaned forward, my eyes locked on Beta's. "Are you sure?" I asked, my voice low and even. Beta nodded, his expression confident. "Yes,
