The knock came loud, shaking the wooden door. My heart jumped, and I felt Jason stiffen beside me. The sound echoed in the room, harsh and demanding, like it was announcing something I wasn’t ready for.
Jason’s hand brushed my shoulder. “Stay here,” he said softly, but I could hear the tension in his voice. “I’ll handle this.”
The door opened, and a soldier stepped in, bowing sharply. “Alpha Jason, your warriors demand your presence. They haven’t heard from you in three days and need your orders.”
Jason’s jaw tightened. He glanced at me, eyes dark, unreadable. “I want to speak with you first… alone,” he said. “It won’t take long. Please.”
“Can you give us some private time together?” Jason said to Alpha Leon.
“Of course,” he said, “but don’t take too long.” Then he left the room.
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