Maverick POV
As Elias and I race back to the packhouse, my mind churns with possibilities. Walter's arrival coupled with my father's rage could only mean one thing. The situation has escalated beyond what we had anticipated. As we burst through the doors of the packhouse, the atmosphere crackles with tension, every member on edge, sensing the gravity of the moment. We rush up the stairs and straight for the Alpha's office, finding the door barely hanging on and the contents of the room trashed. Walter stands at the center of the office, with a smug grin on his face. My father is hunched over, breathing heavily as sweat beads on his forehead. Sensing my presence, he stands to his full height and spins to face me.
His expression is a mixture of concern and complete fury as he locks eyes wi
