ANSEL POV “Nice of you and your men to join us, Ansel,” King David said with a huff. “At your convenience, nonetheless.” “Apologies, father, there was a pressing issue that I needed to handle.” King David rolled his eyes. “Let me guess. This pressing issue had something to do with Karin.” “Yes, but she remedied it as well, so all is forgiven.” Ansel heard muffled laughter from his men, and he covered his mouth to hide his own. “I would have never guessed you would become one of those men who lets a woman impede him conducting business,” Edwin said. “Perhaps you should rethink accepting the role of Alpha if you’re so distracted.” “You somehow always find yourself in affairs that don’t belong to you, don’t you Edwin?” Ansel replied. Edwin raised his hands. “No need to