Cost of Ambition

Vance

“I have to say, Vance, I’m excited about this merger.”

Victor, the Alpha from a neighboring pack, sits across from me at the conference table. Our Betas sit beside each of us, furiously scribbling down notes. Between the four of us is an array of papers: forms, contracts, written agreements, and multiple drafts of each.

“As am I, Victor,” I say with a smile as I sign my name on the dotted l