"Damn it!"
Jared's roar thundered through the grand halls of the Alpha Palace, shaking the silence like a storm crashing against the shore. With a furious snarl, he hurled his glass of whiskey against the marble wall. The crystal shattered on impact, shards scattering across the polished floor, amber liquid dripping down like blood from a fresh wound.
His breathing came in heavy, ragged pants, his broad chest rising and falling in frustration. His fists clenched so tightly that his knuckles turned white, veins bulging under his skin. His entire body was taut with restrained fury, his muscles coiled as if he were ready to explode at any moment.
He stormed toward the massive window, his boots thudding against the cold floor, each step echoing through the vast chamber. The moon hun
