The boardroom had fallen into a silence so loud it was almost deafening.
Marcus’s words still hung in the air, refusing to dissipate. A few of the board members exchanged confused glances, uncertain whether they had misheard or just stumbled into a family drama they wanted absolutely no part of.
Alexander sat at the head of the table, every line of his posture rigidly controlled. Only the faint twitch at his jaw betrayed the storm beginning to rise beneath the surface. His wolf pressed harder against his skin, claws scraping, demanding to confront the stranger whose scent carried unmistakable blood ties.
Across from him, Marcus appeared utterly at ease. Leaning back slightly, wearing that infuriating smirk, he looked like someone who had just walked into a room he already owned.
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