After finishing inputting a file onto the computer, I filed it away, but the sheer number of files made it feel like I hadn’t made a dent in the work. Finally, I was allowed to leave at 9 PM, and Beta Jordan offered to escort me home.
“So, I take it you and Axel go way back?” I asked, trying to get a feel for their relationship.
“Yeah, we grew up together,” he replied, a touch of nostalgia in his voice.
“That makes sense,” I said, nodding as I pieced things together. “He wouldn’t pick just anyone to be his Beta. So, do you have any insight into what’s really going on with him?”
“What do you mean by that?” Jordan asked, looking a bit puzzled.
“I mean, what’s the deal with him? He wants me on board, but it feels like he doesn’t fully trust me. I’m drowning in files, reviewing every deta
