Damien POV
“Damien… are you sure you want to go there? I know how hard”
“Prepare for my leave, Lucas. I’ll head out tomorrow morning.” My voice leaves no room for discussion.
“Yes, Alpha. Right away.” He bows his head and turns to leave, already shifting into beta mode, efficient and silent.
“Oh, and Lucas…” I let my wolf slide forward, the dominance rolling off me like a shadow-filled warning.
He pauses.
“I expect you to remain respectful toward Geneviève while I’m gone.”
His throat bobs in a swallow. “Of course, Alpha.”
He disappears down the hallway.
Aurélie POV
Evening had settled over the pack house, and I had spent the entire day drowning in administrative work updating rosters, double-checking security rotations, making sure every patrol was in place. Only when my stomac
