Aaron King sat in the back of the black SUV with his eyes closed, his head resting lightly against the leather seat as the vehicle moved smoothly through the city streets. His suit jacket remained unbuttoned, and his posture relaxed. Two SUVs followed close behind, with warriors assigned to his protection detail. In the human world, Aaron King was known as a billionaire CFO for Hunter Enterprises, a man whose influence stretched across industries. In the Hunter Ridge pack, however, he was something else entirely. He was the Beta, the second in command, and the second scariest werewolf alive. His phone buzzed softly in his pocket, pulling him from his nap. Without opening his eyes, he tapped the side of his earbud to answer. “King speaking.” “Your mate is at it again.” No greeting or

