Half of Darius' attention was on Laurel. Her reaction amused him enough to make him smile ever so slightly. Alpha Denis caught his eye and thought he was agreeing with him. "I have heard that many others have also sent women over with other intentions. In a world where greed rules, there are people who aren't ashamed to use tricks openly and harm others. However, my intention of sending a girl over was simply to extend a helping hand. It pains me to see that a capable Alpha such as you is not actively trying to settle down. I, as an outsider, have no way of knowing what is going on in your life, but I wish to be helpful to you in some way." Darius' warm eyes shifted from Laurel in the corner to Denis' face and hardened like a piece of rock. Denis shivered at the change. Did he say so