The King’s delegation entered Alpha Ryker’s territory under the guise of an official tour, but tension hung in the air as thick as smoke. Even though the visit was framed as routine, no one was naive enough to believe it. Alpha Ryker Tronel was a man known for his ruthless control, unyielding discipline, and a penchant for deals that teetered on the edge of legality. He ran his pack like a military unit: rigid, fierce, and demanding absolute loyalty. There was an underlying suspicion that clung to him, especially when it came to matters that involved the royal family. He didn’t like being scrutinized, and the presence of King Markus and his elite warriors likely unsettled him more than he let on.
The King’s delegation was aware of this. They had conducted enough research to understand tha
