He spoke slowly, giving each word enough time to settle in the room and be properly absorbed. There was little point in rushing now. Kael had already made it clear that he had no intention of leaving Ivy's side, and Alpha Victor knew that his suggestion was unlikely to change the prince's mind. Still, he made the effort. It wasn't merely out of courtesy or concern for Kael's health. Alpha Victor had another reason for wanting the prince to leave with him. He did not want Luke and Kael under the same roof without him being present. After everything that had happened that day, leaving the two of them alone together felt like an unnecessary risk. He couldn't quite explain why, but something about the thought made him uneasy. So, even knowing Kael would probably refuse, Alpha Victor st

