_Kieran's POV_ I sat in my office, staring at the phone in my hands. My fingers hovered over the screen as I debated my next move. Alpha Maximus of the Emerald Pack was a powerful leader, and if I wanted his daughter’s hand in marriage, I had to approach this carefully. I took a deep breath and dialed his number. The line rang twice before a deep voice answered. “This is Alpha Maximus.” “Alpha Maximus, this is Kieran, Alpha of the Shadowfang Pack,” I said firmly. “I hope I am not disturbing you.” “Not at all, Alpha Kieran,” he responded. “To what do I owe the pleasure of this call?” “I would like to request a meeting with you,” I said. “There are matters I would like to discuss in person.” There was a pause. “Matters of business or something more personal?” I hesitated for a brief