While Austin was treating Alpha Sherman in the east wing of the Blair mansion, a very different kind of drama was playing out in the backyard.
Four kids crouched near the doghouse, their butts in the air as they tried to get Titan's attention.
Titan was a massive German Shepherd and belonged completely to Alpha Sherman.
Everyone on the estate knew him. Smart, loyal, and picky as hell.
He didn't waste time on people who didn't matter.
Most of the staff? He acted like they weren't even there.
" Come on, boy, "Leo coaxed, holding out a hand. " Just a little sniff? A tail wag? "
Titan looked at him like he was personally offended, then turned his head with a loud huff.
" He's ignoring us, "Elena sighed, plopping down on the grass.
Out front, Lena was pacing the gra
