Third-person POV
Dorian walked through the quiet hallway of the administrative wing. When he got to the director’s office, he pushed the door open without knocking, just like he had been told to.
Inside, Alpha Marcus Thorne stood by the large window, looking out at the academy grounds. He didn’t turn around right away, just kept watching whatever was outside, his hands behind his back.
The sunlight lit up part of his broad shoulders, making him look almost too still, like a statue, but as soon as Dorian stepped in fully, Marcus turned.
His expression softened when he saw who it was.
“Dorian,” he said with a small nod. “Come in.”
Dorian dipped his head out of respect. “Alpha Marcus.”
Marcus didn’t sit, and he didn’t ask Dorian to either. He just took a few steps into the room, his
