Alpha Derrick paced the floor of his chamber, his jaw clenched as his mind raced through the possible reasons for the sudden meeting.
The message had been brief, almost cryptic, and that only irritated him more.
He hated being blindsided, especially now when everything was spiraling out of control.
Mona, standing beside him, watched his every move. She had seen him angry before, but this was different.
This was controlled fury, the kind that made her wary.
"What's happening, Derrick?" she finally asked, crossing her arms.
He exhaled sharply, glancing at his phone again. "I won't be able to go with you to Katherina's place."
Mona's eyes narrowed. "What? Why?"
"There's an urgent meeting among all alphas. I have no idea what it's about, but I can't ignore it." His tone was firm, his expression unreadable.
Mona let out a frustrated sigh. "And you're just going to leave me to handle Katherina alone?"
