Chapter Seventeen

Without further discussion, I followed the Alpha upstairs, my heart racing with each step. My hand gripped the carved banister, and when we arrived at the top, he led me to a large door with a silver handle shaped like a lion's head.

He opened it and motioned for me to enter. I walked into a spacious office with dark wood paneling, leather furniture, and a massive stone fireplace. The walls were decorated with expensive artwork and trophies.

The Alpha walked around the massive desk, motioning for me to sit in one of the leather chairs. I sat down, daring not to meet his gaze.

Someone rushed into the office, strumming a guitar; it was the alpha's friend. The one Natalia had a crush on. I stole a glance at him; he was always smiling, and despite being slightly taller than Alpha Adonis, he was more lanky, whereas Alpha had a toned body.

His fingers deftly plucked the guitar strings, and he played a familiar tune.

"What do you want?" Alpha Adonis asked his friend, pretending to be annoyed