Alpha Darius’ POV
"Wow! So the great Alpha Darius does have a heart," my wolf chuckled, causing me to roll my eyes.
"Shut up," I mentally growled back. "I'm not in the mood for your commentary."
"You're never in the mood," my wolf responded. "But I notice you didn't deny it."
I ignored him, pushing away from my desk. The conversation with Ronan and Lucien still echoed in my mind. A gamble, yes, but one I was confident in winning. Now I just needed to inform the key player in my plan.
Clara.
The thought of her name sent an unexpected warmth through me. The same woman who had stumbled into my territory half-dead just months ago had today taken down my entire elite force. Six of my best warriors, and she'd defeated them all without faltering.
"She's magnificent," my wolf murmured. For
