Drake's Pov
As soon as Nicole leaves my office, I feel the weight of the conversation settle on my shoulders. The worry etched on her face lingers in my mind, and I can't help but feel a deep sense of responsibility, not just to protect her but to ensure this meeting with her father's pack member goes smoothly.
I lean back in my chair, letting out a heavy sigh as I run a hand over my face. The tension from the past few days seems to be catching up with me, but there’s no time to dwell on it. This meeting is too important, and I need to make sure we’re prepared for every possible scenario.
I open a mind link to Aiden and Mark, keeping my tone calm but firm. “Aiden, Mark, I need you both in my office. We need to go over the plans for tomorrow’s meeting.”
Mark’s response comes first, his
