Chapter 145

The echo of footsteps down the marble corridor sounded heavier than usual.

Beta Alessio’s pace was brisk, his jaw tight, his eyes locked on the end of the hallway where the great double doors of the King Alpha’s office loomed. Beside him, Head Warrior Malcor moved with the same urgency, his steps pounding against the polished floor in sync with the Beta’s.

The air felt… different. It was early mor