Hayn

e window cracked open just enough to let the crisp, pine-s

imer's silver coupe wasn't tailing us, before

an upbeat pop track playing through the speake

bout this than I am," I rema

, flashing a mischievous grin. "You're finally free, and

turning my focus to the road while my

hat this "surprise" was actually a masterfully laid trap by the

Hamilt

to my private lounge

e already inside, treating my sanctuar

of vintage scotch, looking effortlessly sharp. Chad, my Gamma and Head of S

The newly mated Alpha King himself," Julian draw

wedding night with the woman he's been obsessin

I poured a glass of ice water and downed it in one go, trying to cool t

opposite couch. "Was last night really that exhausting? Alpha

arble counter with a sharp, echoing thud. M

house?" I asked, my voice dropping t

p back, his hands raising defensively. "Hey, come on, Brock

orward, releasing a fract

nd thin. "Who gave you permission to slip

hrank back against the cushions, throwing bo

the guest room like an idiot! It's an ancient Pack remedy to accelerate

ough the urge to rip his head off was fighting a losing battle agains

, genuine laugh, clap

ing the 'cold, celibate CEO' card while she kept treating you like her

I shot back, rubbing the bridg

on the inside," Julian cou

convenience' facade? You've practically been a monk for a decade waiting for t

her guard up against every Alpha in this city thanks to Casimer. If I push her too fa

y, oh wise Alpha?" Chad peeked

ng my gold wristwatch. "I let her think she's independent. Once she is compl

grabbed a black leather po

now?" Julian asked,

smirk pulling at the corner of my lips. "I h

"Going all in on day

ivate corridor, my mind racing ahead to the la