Kaius stepped into his office, and the mood shifted instantly.
The room didn't get colder, but it felt heavier.
He didn't bother sitting down. Instead, he sent a mind-link message to Benjamin :
[ Come to my office. Now. ]
[ Right away, Alpha, ] came the swift reply.
Less than a minute later, Benjamin entered with a tablet in hand, his face unreadable.
His steps were brisk but careful, as if he instinctively knew not to make too much noise.
"Alpha ?"
Kaius was already scrolling through his contacts. He didn't look up.
His thumb moved with calm precision, as though the names he was seeing weren't just contacts, but targets.
"South District. Pull it from the Coles. Give it to Ronan's side."
Benjamin hesitated. "That's prime land. High-value, front-end..."
