I’d never been more uncomfortable than standing across from Valentin’s desk, sandwiched between Thorne and Maximus. The three of us were silent, heads bowed down as Valentin glared at us. Outside, I could hear the snarky murmurs of Loren and Bella.
Time seemed to move at the pace of a snail as we stood in front of Valentin, awaiting judgment. He’d barely spoken as he walked us across campus. He’d old told Loren and Bella to sit outside once we arrived at his office before ushering myself and my two mates into his office.
It was precisely how I landed in a room with three of the people I’d thought I had some sort of mate bond with. The room seemed to hum with the unsaid words and the small spark of power that emanated from each of the High Alphas. My hands shook with the desire to use th
