Chapter 54

*Ali POV*

“Alpha Wade?” I ask as I watch him closely.

His demeanor is off and he seems to ponder something hard as he stares daggers at the closed door. He looks at me and then his eyes wander away, searching at his desk for the same paper he has been staring at for the last minute. He can’t bring himself to even look at me. I try not to let the sting of it hurt so much.

“Ali. I have a question for you. And I need the truth.” He says, placing the paper down and turning the full weight of his heated gaze to me.

His eyes pin me in my place and I hold my breath, waiting for the question.

“Did you meet Alpha Liam in the woods today?” He asks softly. I can see a tinge of pink run up his cheeks. He is embarrassed to ask me.

“No, Alpha,” I answer honestly.

Hell, I want to discuss everything with him. But until I know what’s in that manilla folder, I can’t bring myself to admit that I am doing anything wrong. I am not going against the pack, nor am