Georgia didn't hesitate.
"I'll fight."
The challenge was clear. The battle lines were drawn.
And the war had only just begun.
A deep, commanding voice cut through the heavy silence like a blade.
"I see my presence has caught you all off guard."
The air in the room shifted. Every head turned toward the doorway, where Jared, the Alpha, stood with an air of undeniable authority. His sharp, calculating gaze swept across the space before settling on Anna's parents.
His arrival was unexpected.
Anna's mother gasped, quickly straightening her dress as if that would make any difference. Her father cleared his throat, forcing a smile that didn't quite reach his eyes.
"Alpha Jared," he said, bowing slightly. "What an honor."
Beside the Alpha, dressed
