The moment the door burst open, Kael moved.
One second, he was by the wall, still as a shadow—the next, he was stepping into the doorway, blocking the intruders before they could even think about stepping further inside.
His gaze locked onto Connor first. “What the hell, Connor? Since when did you think bursting into a room like this was acceptable?”
Connor bowed his head slightly, his throat bobbing as he swallowed. “I’m sorry, Alpha,” he said, his voice tight. His eyes flickered toward the wolves behind him.
Kael’s gaze followed. They weren’t just any pack members—they were enforcers. Wolves trained not just to fight but to carry out the will of whoever held true power. And right now, that was Alia.
His jaw flexed. So, she was finally making her move.
“Outside. Now,” Kael
