MEGAN'S POV Alpha Elias leads the way, and Vance and I follow closely behind as we head toward the crowd of guests. The first Alpha we meet is a tall, broad-shouldered man with silver streaks in his dark hair and an air of authority that practically radiates off him. "Alpha Elias," he greets warmly, shaking his hand. "Good to see you. I'm Mr. Walter, Alpha of the Ironwood Pack." "Likewise. Thank you so much for coming," Alpha Elias replies smoothly, then motions toward me. "Please, meet Megan Pierce. She's the one responsible for all of this." The Alpha turns his attention to me, his eyes sweeping over the venue before landing back on my face. "Impressive work, Ms. Pierce. Very impressive." "Thank you," I reply, my smile genuine now. "I appreciate that." "No, really," he insists, hi

