Griffin's Pov.
I was having quite a slow day until I saw them.
Standing in my doorway, framed by the afternoon light pouring in from the hall, was the Alpha King himself. He looked tired, perhaps,. Next to him was Roxy his sister. other one I wanted nothing to do with.
My blood immediately turned sour. A cold, hard knot formed in my stomach, pulling my guts tight. Roxy. Just the sight of her, made every muscle in my body tense. It was a physical, almost violent reaction, and I hated myself for it.
I rose slowly, we may have our problems but at the end of the day he is my king.
"Your Majesty," I said, my voice flatter than I intended. The formal address felt like a wall between us, a necessary barrier.
Alex stepped fully into the room, and Roxy followed, her presence a shadow at his
