Torben I was fuming mad as I walked away from my bedroom. I thought things were moving forward between Lenore and me. She was told to get up and get dressed and meet me in my office. Instead, she goes back to bed. I cannot stand utter disobedience. She will have to be punished this time, no question. I storm past Beta Garth on my way to the elevator. “Make sure Lenore is in my office in ten minutes,” I snarl at him. “Yes, Alpha,” the beta responds. I step onto the elevator and see red. ‘Maybe you should let her explain why she went back to bed,’ Set speaks up. ‘I will not tolerate excuses,’ I snarl at my wolf. ‘Just listen to her, Torben,’ He snarls back. ‘Did you not feel the pain from her?’ ‘I did feel her pain,’ I admit. ‘Then talk to her instead of jumping immediately to punis