ALEXANDER
I couldn’t stop myself from thinking about the fact that Diana was coming to see me. I wondered what her reason was… or excuse.
Cole came into the office.
“Alpha, I was told Diana is here to see you. Do you want me to let her in or tell her to get lost?”
I almost laughed. Cole would be the happiest person if I gave the order to send Diana away, and he couldn’t even pretend about it.
“Just send her in,” I said.
He looked a bit disappointed, but he understood I had a duty to uphold.
A moment after Cole left, Diana entered cautiously—posture respectful, eyes guarded. Whatever confidence she used to carry around me years ago was gone… or suppressed.
“Alpha Alexander,” she said, bowing her head just enough to acknowledge rank.
At least she remembered where she stood now.
“Yo
