Chapter 51: A Calculated Move
(Rhys's POV)
The sunlight filtered into my office, casting streaks of gold on the polished mahogany desk. I leaned back in my chair, fingers tapping rhythmically as thoughts coursed through my mind. Roger, my wolf, paced with restless energy.
Jasper Hayes stood before me, shifting on his feet. Even as my Beta, he often found it difficult to question me. Today, he decided to try.
"Are you certain about this approach, Alpha?" he asked cautiously, his fingers tightening into fists at his side. "After the tension at the gathering... she’s not exactly cooperative right now."
I narrowed my eyes at him, and Roger let out a low, territorial growl that immediately brought Jasper's wolf into submissive silence.
"Cooperation is irrelevant," I said coldly, my
