ELARA POV
Alpha Dante Corvus was waiting in my office like he owned it, leaning against my desk with the kind of casual confidence that came from never being told no. He was handsome in that classical way, all sharp features and dark hair, expensive clothes that probably cost more than my entire wardrobe. Everything about him screamed power and wealth and control.
Everything Kai wasn't three years ago when he rejected me. Everything I'd once thought I wanted in a mate.
"Alpha Reed." He straightened when I walked in, his smile warm but calculated. "Thank you for seeing me on such short notice. I heard about the attack and wanted to offer my assistance."
"Your assistance." I moved behind my desk, claiming my territory. Kai followed me in and positioned himself at my side, which was posse
