Ralph
“What exactly do you think of me?” Victor finally broke the silence, his voice edged with defensiveness. “Do you believe I would defy your orders for any other reason?”
I chose to remain silent, unwilling to divulge anything at this point. I was waiting for a decisive move or sign from him, but as the moments ticked by, none was forthcoming.
After what felt like an eternity of tense waiting, the guard finally returned, leading a young woman who wore an expression of palpable fear. She was petite, with long brown hair cascading over her shoulders and piercing green eyes that flitted nervously between Victor and me.
“G-Good day, Alpha,” she stammered, her voice quivering with apprehension. Her heartbeat was almost audible in the charged silence. I frowned in disappointment; she was
