Chapter One Hunder and Twenty Five

Five Years Ago

Damian's POV

"The borders are secure, boss. Is there anything else you need from me?" Alfredo asks whilst standing before my desk in his dressed-down work uniform.

Alfredo is one of my most trusted warriors.

He's been in this pack for over forty years and not once has he ever shown that he's not trustworthy.

That's why he's been put in charge of the borders and the bunkers.

"No, you can go back to your station two now. Thank you, Alfredo."

"As you wish, Sir. Have a good evening."

I watch him retreating back for only a second before I pick up the financial papers to look over the decisions Onyx has been making without me.

Today is one of those days where Onyx had to give in to his needs.

He's sleeping soundly in the back of my mind, so I'm taking the opportunity to check as many things as possible.

First, the paperwork and then Lilith.

I must see Lilith.

"Sir," Alfredo interrupts me, taking me off guard because I presumed he had already left.

"Yes?" I answer, glancing u