Chapter 70

Mateo felt a slight bit of guilt as he was being summoned to the presence of the Master. He felt the guilt because he knew that the day of him disobeying Sofia and her pack had arrived, and he was going to hurt her in ways that she wouldn't see coming.

"I have to commend you for all the good work you have been doing for this pack," the Master informed Mateo. "And, I want you to know that all your hard work is not going to go unnoticed."

Mateo nodded solemnly, his heart heavy with the burden of his true mission. "Thank you Master, your praise means everything to me," he replied, forcing himself to meet the Master's piercing gaze.

The Master leaned forward, resting his elbows on the ornately carved desk between them. "I have an important task that requires your particular skills," he said in a low voice. "It involves going undercover and infiltrating Sofia's pack. And, since you are already a member of the