Chapter 0218

The heavy door swung open.

A young woman, likely my age, greeted us with a warm smile.

“How can I help you?”

“I’m here to see the Alpha,” I said, keeping my tone light.

“He’s currently in a meeting.” She glanced at her simple wristwatch. “It should be wrapping up soon, if you don’t mind waiting.”

“Of course.” I returned her smile, though mine was as fake as the designer blouse she wore. She didn’t notice.

We waited less than ten minutes before someone exited the office.

A few more minutes passed.

Then a large man stepped out.

He wore a navy blue suit, tailored to perfection.

Loose blonde curls sat atop his head.

His green eyes shone like bright emeralds.

“Hello, I’m Alpha Ryan,” he said, friendly and welcoming. Unlike many other Alphas I’d met. It felt unusual. Almost off-putting.

“I believe you know Julian.” I gestured to the man beside me.

The Alpha smiled, looking him up and down. “You’ve certainly landed on your feet. How’s your brother?”

“Good. He’s a father now.”

I was impressed by Julian’s ability to mask his hatred. Normally, he couldn’t hide a single drop.

“Really?” Ryan turned to the woman who had let us in. “Please send my congratulations to Alexander and his mate.”

She quickly scribbled something down.

“I know Ethan and Alexander had their issues, but I don’t plan on following in his footsteps.” He turned back to me. “Sorry, I didn’t catch your name.”

“Seraphina.”

“Please, come in.”

He waited for us to sit before asking how he could help.

No point dragging it out. “I hear you have a little problem.”

His eyes flashed to me. His friendly demeanor vanished. “I don’t know what you’re talking about.” His gaze shifted to Julian. “If this is some shitty plot to force me into a new contract, you need to leave. I just said I want no problems with Alexander.”

“Nothing to do with contracts.” I paused. “We are aware that a couple of girls have gone missing. Only to turn up dead.”

His face hardened. “How do you know that?”

“I have my resources.” I had no intention of getting two young girls into trouble.

“You’re not the first pack to have trouble,” Julian added. “It killed my mate. Then tried to kill my sister.” His composure held firm, making my heart flutter. I was proud of how far he’d come, even with a long way still to go.

“It’s a beast,” Alpha Ryan muttered.

I nodded and gave him a crash course on Rogues. I knew it was a lot to take in. Learning that more than just Wolves could shift.

“You think you can deal with it?” he asked.

“I’ve killed several others like him.”

“And what do you want in return?”

“Nothing. Well, nothing other than food, hot water, and somewhere to rest.”

If he had come to me, I would’ve asked for much more. But since I went to him, it wasn’t fair to charge.