Thane's fingers drummed impatiently against the wooden table in his office, his gaze fixed on the intricately carved patterns etched into its surface. He had anticipated this meeting with Alpha Elina, yet he couldn't shake the sense of unease that coiled within him. The last thing he needed was another Alpha meddling in his affairs, especially when the delicate balance of power hung by a thread. He waited for Slate to bring her to where he was after he left the meeting with his Alphas in the reflection room.
The door creaked open, drawing Thane's attention as Alpha Elina stepped into the room. Her presence exuded confidence and authority, her eyes keenly assessing her surroundings. Thane rose from his seat, a subtle tension in his shoulders as he greeted her with a curt nod.
"What do you
