Conrad was kneeling in the Alpha's office for over 2 hours now with his back straight and head bent low. Thoughts of how the Alpha would punish him and his family… how would he face them? While he was lost in thought, the entrance door opened and William entered. He locked the door behind him and walked slowly towards a fidgeting Conrad, hands in pockets. “Conrad,” he called after sitting at his desk with one leg on the floor. “Alpha, please speak…” the pack warrior tried not to look panicked but his voice tone gave him away. “Look at me.” William commanded but the young man had no courage to. “Conrad, look at me in the eye.” At this, Conrad obeyed. William could see his reddened eyes and pale face. “Tell me why you took her out without my permission. Don’t be afraid.” Conrad look

