I was still talking when I reached the entrance of the Council Hall.
To my surprise, Alpha Roger and Alpha Nick were already standing outside.
I instinctively ended the call and walked over. “Alpha Roger? What brings you here?”
“I just finished a big negotiation—landed a major agreement.” He smiled. “Since I happened to be nearby, I thought we could have lunch together to celebrate.”
Alpha Nick’s gaze locked onto me, burning like wildfire through golden wolf eyes, trying to peel back every layer of my composure.
I purposely avoided looking at him and acted as if I hadn’t seen him. When it was time to leave, I walked straight to Alpha Roger’s car without a moment’s hesitation.
Alpha Nick’s expression darkened instantly, but he said nothing.
At the restaurant, after we’d placed our or
