Alpha Theo and Kimberly stepped out of the meeting room, where Elijah, Mohandria, Lisa, and Kaitlyn were anxiously waiting for them.
Their eyes were filled with curiosity and concern, searching Theo and Kimberly's faces for any hint of how the meeting had gone.
Before they could say anything, the sound of approaching footsteps caught their attention.
They turned around to see Alpha Darwin walking towards them with a solemn expression.
"Alpha Darwin," Theo acknowledged, nodding slightly.
Darwin returned the nod before his eyes shifted to Kimberly. He hesitated for a moment before speaking, his voice softer than usual.
"Theo, I trust you to do everything within your power to keep Kimberly safe... Please, nothing must happen to her."
There was a rare urgency in Darwin's voice, something that made Theo's expression tighten. He wasn't one to make promises lightly, but this was different.
"I give you my word," Theo replied firmly. "I will protect her with my life."
