"It's unacceptable." Alpha King Jacob finished for his mate, and he pressed himself away from his desk, wrapping his massive hands over her small shoulders. "We have failed you, Aarick. And for that, I am truly sorry. To think this was happening within my own territory makes me sick."
"To be fair, Your Highness, I did move the pack just outside your territory, in the neutral lands. So, you know...no harm no foul."
"I appreciate your humor, young Alpha. But I won't assume I know what it is you're looking for. Where do you want to go from here?" Once again, intimidating. But his genuine interest and attention were almost equally awe-inspiring, causing me to stumble with my thoughts. This was a King. And here he was, treating me as an equal. Caring about my input. I had heard stories of ou
