Salome’s POV
"Miss Salome, we have been expecting you," Román said. He flashed a wide smile and held out both of his hands toward me. "The word around the office is that you work directly for Alpha Jeremiah. Is that right?"
I reached out and took his hand, keeping my expression polite. "That is one way of putting it, I suppose."
He let out a hearty laugh. He acted as if we were already old friends. "We were all crossing our hopes that the Alpha might make the trip himself, but having you here is just as good."
I gave a casual wave of my hand. "He wanted to be here. Truly. But he is buried in work for the summit. You know how he gets when he is focused."
"Of course, I understand completely," Román replied. He turned to the group of people standing behind him. "We are honored to have yo
