Chapter 54: Downward Spiral (Thomas's POV) The tension inside Storm Pack headquarters was unbearable. Everywhere I went, wolves were whispering in hushed tones, glancing warily at Alex’s office as though it might explode. And honestly? It felt like it could. Behind the closed door, waves of raw, erratic power were seeping out, radiating instability. I could feel his wolf, Asher, lashing out, angry and hurt under the strain of their dissolving mate bond. “This is worse than I thought,” I muttered, turning to William, who stood beside me with his jaw clenched tightly. “Worse how?” William asked, his brow furrowed deeply. I crossed my arms over my chest, keeping my voice low so as not to draw further attention. “Alex's grip on his position is slipping. Do you think his father does

