ALEK POV
The office door shut behind us, the heavy sound reverberating in my chest. My brothers and I exchanged a glance, the kind only we could interpret—equal parts determination, unease, and exhaustion. Hunter followed close, practically glued to Lyra’s side, his broad shoulders squared as though the entire pack house was a threat to her.
I wasn’t sure if I wanted to laugh or punch him. He looked ridiculous, trailing her like a lost puppy one second and bristling with overprotective rage the next. And yet, I couldn’t blame him. Hell, with my treasure, I’d probably acted just as stupid for our entire lives.
But we didn’t have time for this. Amber was still out there, and every second we wasted could be one closer to… No. I couldn’t even finish the thought.
I leaned against the des
