Nathaniel
It was late when Ethan and I finally returned to the packhouse. The day had been long, filled with pack duties and endless conversations about business, and by the time we parted ways, exhaustion was clawing at me. I watched Ethan climb the stairs to the fifth floor, his figure disappearing into the shadows of the hallway. The sound of his door closing echoed faintly, a small reassurance that he was settled for the night.
I lingered for a moment, my heart beating a little faster, my mind already racing ahead to what I was about to do. The fourth floor belonged to me, reserved for the Beta and his family, but tonight, I won’t be staying there.
Once I was sure Ethan was out of sight, I moved swiftly. Quietly, I slipped down the stairs and out of the back of the house. The cool n
