A few minutes after Miko left, Matt arrived at the Alpha’s study, slightly breathless, sensing the tension in the air. Theo was standing by the window, his hands clenched behind his back, eyes fixed on the vast expanse of the Dam-Nighade Pack territory below. His expression was calm, yet something in the set of his jaw betrayed restrained fury.
“Alpha,” Matt greeted respectfully, bowing his head slightly. “You sent for me?”
Theo turned slowly, his eyes sharp, calculating. “Yes, I did.” His voice was quiet — too quiet — and that made Matt’s heart beat faster. Theo never used that tone unless something serious had happened.
He gestured toward the chair opposite him. “Sit.”
Matt obeyed immediately, waiting.
Theo walked back to his desk, placed both hands on it, and said evenly, “I believ
