36: Fragile secrets

Alpha Caden

I stood before the mirror, meticulously dressed myself in my finest tailored suit, each crease and fold expertly arranged to convey an air of confidence and authority. I often heard that I don't have to dress the part because I always look the part even while dressed in casual outfit. Which isn't a lie.

Flora used to say I was born to rule which is why she found me and liked me in the first place.

Today was to be a day filled with a myriad of meetings and negotiations, each one looming on the horizon like a storm cloud threatening to unleash its fury. I'm trying to get to the human world and work with their intelligence though the top sixes are not happy about it. But do I give a fuck, nope.

I couldn't help but feel a sense of trepidation as I surveyed the day ahead. While some of the meetings held promise for positive outcomes, there were others that I approached with a heavy heart and a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach. I hope it won't be the one from the huma