LEANDER’S POV
The heavy doors of the meeting hall creaked as I pushed them open, the sound echoing behind us as they shut. I stepped out, Athena right beside me. It felt good to be back out here after all the hours spent cooped up in that room, going through a meeting I would much rather not have attended.
We walked side by side, almost in sync.
Athena glanced at me. “So…” she began, her voice curious. “What did you think of the meeting?” She tilted her head slightly, studying my face. “How are you feeling about all that?”
I let out a long breath and rubbed the back of my neck. “Honestly? It was frustrating,” I said simply. “And I think that was the longest time I’ve had to spend dealing with Alpha Gareth.”
Athena gave a small nod, her brows drawing together. “I felt the same. But don
