REED’S POV
The conference hall was colder than usual. The hum of three industrial air conditioners filled the massive room, but the chill didn’t affect me as I walked in alongside Callum, Asher, and Malcolm. My gaze swept across the room, taking in the tense faces of our employees seated around the expansive table. No one dared to speak as we entered, their collective breaths seemingly held in anticipation of what was to come.
I took my seat at the head of the table, flanked by my brothers and Malcolm. I couldn’t show any sign of the turmoil brewing inside me. As Alpha, I couldn’t afford to c***k—not now, not ever. If I did, it would ripple through the pack like poison. They were depending on me to lead, to keep them safe. And right now, the stolen Silver Blade threatened everything we h
