*STERLING POV*
"Alpha Commander Tommaso, I want to thank you for agreeing to speak with us about your situation with my cousin. However, demanding me to be present at something my father could have handled isn't acceptable. If you had asked for me to be present when you spoke to my father yesterday, I would have gladly accepted. My mate is very pregnant, and being away from her right now isn't exactly on my list of priorities. I hope you understand my frustration," I stated once introductions were out of the way.
He started to fidget in his seat, and I hoped that he wasn't changing his mind to hear us out in their situation. Thankfully, he smiled and said he completely understood, and then apologized.
"I, I'm sorry for demanding you come. I should have worded my intention differently. I
