Everyone except me was floored.
Another bombshell.
At the dining hall, Alpha Gideon lingered after his meal, scrolling through his wolfstone.
He was engrossed, a faint smirk tugging at his lips.
His rich, smooth voice carried a low chuckle. "She's got some serious grit."
Elliot, standing nearby, was hooked too, offering a fair assessment.
"Better than any pack tale. Vivian's got courage and brains."
"She's not acting for a show—she's fighting for real,"
Alpha Gideon said, his tone casual, almost detached.
He watched a bit longer, then pocketed his wolfstone and stood.
In the elevator, Elliot had already pressed the button for the parking level when Alpha Gideon spoke up. "This is too good to miss. Wanna catch the live version?"
Elliot blinked. "…Uh, yeah."
Not like he had a cho
