Third person's POV
The revelation hit Kade Hayes like a physical blow. For several long seconds after Rowan calmly stated his identity, Asirens, Alpha President of the ME Group, Kade simply stood there, staring, his mind refusing to process what his ears had heard. The surrounding murmurs blurred into a dull roar, but one thought echoed louder than the rest.
ME Group.
The name carried weight across packs, continents, and industries. It was a symbol of ruthless efficiency, immense capital, and influence that extended far beyond any single territory. And Rowan Hayes, someone Kade had always dismissed as an opportunistic relative with delusions of grandeur—was its Alpha President.
Kade’s lips parted slightly. “That’s… not possible.” He whispered.
Rowan didn’t respond. He didn
