Brian's POV
"Everything alright, Alpha?" Bourne Jones, my assistant, caught me stumbling out of the locker room.
"Yeah, yeah. Just need some files from the office. Could you grab them for me?" I kept my voice steady, praying he'd leave.
Bourne gave me a weird look but didn't ask questions. "Got it, boss," he said, walking away.
As soon as he disappeared around the corner, I exhaled hard.
I clicked the lock on the locker room door - didn't need any more intruders today. Sinking into the couch, I stared blankly at a magazine, trying to get my racing thoughts under control.
Before long, Aurora emerged from the changing area, looking composed.
"Alpha." Her eyes met mine, steady and calm, as she greeted me.
A sense of distance hung between us, and it annoyed me more than I cared to admi
