"How could Luca just disappear like that?" Ethan's voice boomed across the office. His hands landed heavy on the mahogany desk, while his eyes clung to his beta, Grayson, who stood turgidly by the door.
Grayson squared his shoulders in defense to mask the unease. "I have sent out patrols to scour the nearby area, but so far there's no trace of him yet, Alpha."
Ethan's jaw clenched, frustration evident in the tense lines of his face. "Three days, Grayson. He's been gone for three damn days. That's not like him. Luca doesn't just vanish without a word."
"I understand, Alpha," Grayson replied evenly, though his heart raced. "We'll find him. I'll double the search teams."
Ethan paced the length of the room, his movements sharp and restless. "It's not just his absence. Something's
