|Theodore|
I stood at the entrance of the convention building, my hands shoved deep into my pockets, watching the scene in front of me with growing unease. From the moment Damien made his request, a knot of tension had settled in my chest, suspicion swirling through my mind. Why did he need privacy with her? Why now? And why her?
Do they really know each other?
The distant hum of chatter from the guests inside drifted around me, but my attention stayed fixed on them. I could hear footsteps approaching, and soon enough, Manuel appeared at my side. His calm, measured voice pulled me from my thoughts.
"Alpha, you called for me?"
I nodded, keeping my gaze on the two figures across the room. "Any progress with the investigation?"
Manuel let out a deep sigh, and I knew before he spoke that
