Ace! *********** The Alpha Rogue stepped forward toward Ace, his hand slowly shifting as his wolf claws emerged. He gritted his teeth, ready to strike Ace, but froze when he heard Zach’s voice. “He’s with us.” He paused and shifted his gaze to Zach. Ace said nothing, simply walking past the Alpha while the soldiers glared at him. The warriors had been falsely alarmed. The Alpha Rogue's eyes finally calmed. "Stand down," he ordered, and his men lowered their guards, still casting wary glances at Ace. Ace made heavy steps toward Zach and paused, staring him straight in the eyes. "Where is she?" *********** Alpha Loren stared at the invitation in her hands, her fingers clenching tightly until she crushed the paper. “A gala,” she muttered, her eyes darkening. She had heard abou

