Aurora’s POV I rushed into the office, already feeling overwhelmed. Lucian's emails, schedules, and reports were piling up, demanding my immediate attention. When I turned on my computer, hundreds of unread messages and notifications bombarded the screen. I cursed under my breath and began to sort through them, hoping Lucian wasn’t too angry about my recent absence. As if summoned by my thoughts, Lucian appeared in the doorway. He looked dashing in a sharp suit, his dark hair slicked back, exuding an aura of power and superiority. He had an alpha energy that was almost palpable, making it hard to believe he wasn’t a werewolf. He looked at me with an intensity that saw right through to my deepest fears and secrets. Every cell in my body, including my wolf Kia, jumped with excitement. I