ALEXANDER
The moment I stepped into my office, I found Cole seated where I had expected him to be. He looked up as I entered, his gaze moving briefly to Jacob, who followed closely behind me.
"Alpha," Cole greeted.
I nodded.
Jacob stepped forward and acknowledged him with a nod. "Beta Cole."
"Jacob," Cole returned.
He rose from his seat and moved towards the lounge area, settling into one of the chairs. I walked around my desk and took my seat, then turned my attention to Jacob, who remained standing in front of me.
I studied him briefly. His decision to come to the pack house and request an audience with me suggested that whatever he had to say was important, but I wasn't going to make assumptions before hearing him out.
"Go on. Why are you here?"
Jacob didn't hesitate.
"I came
