Kai's throat feels parched. He swallows with effort and forces himself to stand, dropping the stone in his hand. He straightens up fully, trying to regain some semblance of dignity. "I'm looking for answers."
"Ah," the man responds, nodding knowingly. "Well, this isn't Google's headquarters, son. You might want to check out the library downtown."
Kai blinks, taken aback. Is this Alpha really making jokes?
The corners of the man's lips twitch slightly, as if he’s amused by Kai's confusion.
Impressive. Most Alphas Kai knows would have shifted by now, snarling and posturing, making everything about dominance and territory. But this one maintains a sense of humor and keeps his composure even with an unfamiliar wolf on his property.
His father would never react this way.
"This is serious,
