Alpha Grayson – POV
Backscene: When Grace and Alpha Jacob are at lunch
I waited by the receptionist’s desk, my eyes glued to the hallway that led to Grace’s cabin. Patience had never been my strong suit, but today, I had no choice. I needed to see her. I needed to apologize—properly—and ask for her forgiveness. After everything, I owed her that much.
But as I stood there, the weight of unseen eyes bore down on me. I knew who it was before I even turned around. Zane. Of course, it was him.
“Grayson, what brings you here today?” Zane asked, his voice smooth, too casual for my liking.
“I’m here to see my mate, Zane, and you’re not going to stop me.” My voice was low, edged with the frustration that had been simmering within me for too long.
Zane just raised an eyebrow, his lips twitchin
