Howard.
I paced back and forth in my father's study, frustration gnawing at my insides like a relentless itch. He sat behind his polished desk, the epitome of calmness, as if this decision was of no consequence. I stopped, my eyes locking onto his, my voice edged with frustration. "Father, there has to be another way. You’re the Alpha, you can say and do."
He shook his head slowly, his face an impenetrable mask. His nonchalant demeanor grated on my nerves, adding fuel to the chaos already brewing within me. "You brought this upon yourself, Howard," he retorted evenly, his voice carrying an air of finality. "You disregarded your mate, defiled your marital home with a stranger, and abandoned your responsibilities."
I suppressed a sigh; of course, he knew about that reckless night. My into
