Chapter 55

Alex POV

I feel a slight sense of unease as I adjust my cuffs, the fabric of my shirt brushing lightly against my skin. My heart beats fast as I turn to face Hannah, her presence calming me somewhat. I draw her close, my arms enveloping her waist like a shield against the unknown.

We're both in the dark as to why the Alpha King has summoned us here tonight, but despite the lingering unease, I can't shake the feeling that it's not for a bad reason. After all, I managed to convince him last time that I posed no future threat to my pack, that my leadership would be sound and my intentions pure.

"Are you ready?" she asks, her voice barely audible above the hum of conversation emanating from the grand ballroom.

I nod, taking a deep breath before stepping through the ornate double doors. The room is awash in golden light