Jace's thinly veiled suggestion unsettled me, but his eagerness to finalize the deal worked in my favor. I ignored his implication and deftly sidestepped the hint, even managing to negotiate a modest discount in the process.
Eager to report my success to Alpha Damien, I waited until his eleven o'clock meeting concluded before hurrying toward his office, my steps quick with anticipation.
As I passed Beta Gavin's office, he intercepted me with a quiet warning. "Ms. Hayes, the Alpha is in a particularly foul mood today. I would advise caution."
"Right. Thank you," I muttered with a nod, pausing to collect myself before Damien's door.
"Enter." Through the solid wood, his icy tone was unmistakable.
I took a steadying breath and pushed the door open.
The moment I saw the stormy expression
