Milana moved cautiously through the forest toward the pack borders. It was Tuesday, the day for sharing updates. Her expression tightened as she reached the usual meeting spot; instead of the typical errand boy, she found the devil himself waiting for her—the man she hated with every fiber of her soul.
“Not happy to see me, my dear?” he cackled.
“No, just a little surprised,” she said, trying to steady her voice and plaster on a fake smile. “Everything is going according to plan, so I didn't expect a visit. I’ve ensured the loyalty of Alphas Ryder, Clayton, and Fabian to the crown.”
He stepped closer, circling her like a predator. A strange, dark rage shimmered in his eyes that Milana couldn't quite decipher. She trembled as he pressed himself against her back.
“The question is... are
