Bastian The moment I stepped into the office that morning, I felt it—a sharp, focused energy coursing through me. Today was the day. Everything I had set in motion was about to fall into place. I was ready to make Kaelen Darkridge pay for everything he’d done. Ben was already waiting for me when I entered my office, a smug grin plastered on his face as he leaned against the edge of my desk. “I’ve got good news for you, Alpha,” Ben said, unable to hide his excitement. I raised an eyebrow. “What is it?” “Kaelen and his wife, Alara, are going to the beach today. Alone,” he said, his grin widening. “Perfect opportunity to move forward with the plan.” I felt a rush of satisfaction flood through me. The beach was the perfect setting. Casual, public, and utterly unavoidable. This was where

