"Come in." I quickly wiped the tears from my eyes and straightened my back, forcing myself to look composed.
The door swung open, and Hebert strode in. He was already dressed in an impeccably tailored jet-black suit, the deep red tie perfectly resting against his broad chest. The intense, wild aura he'd carried during his heightened instincts last night was nowhere to be seen. Now, he exuded an air of composure and authority—every inch the commanding Alpha.
He frowned lightly, his dark gaze scanning my face. "Something happened, Ashley?"
I hastily brushed off the lingering wetness from my cheeks. "I'm fine. Alpha, is there something you need to discuss?"
He didn't push further but stepped forward, planting both hands firmly on my desk. His piercing gaze locked onto mine, shar
