I stepped into the office and could immediately feel the tension in the room. Apparently, I was a bit late, and they had already started talking about me.
“Hello,” I said to them as I sat down next to Dae.
He reached out and grabbed my hand, giving it a little squeeze. I let him hold on to me as I kept telling myself to maintain eye contact with them. I’m nervous about what they’re going to say, but I need to remember that I’m not afraid of them.
Axel cleared his throat and immediately started talking.
“It is tradition to take over as the Alpha once you have found your mate.” My heart started to pound; I’m not ready to be the leader. I looked at Daemon, and he nodded his head towards his father, indicating I should keep listening.
“Given the circumstances revolving around Azza, I thin
