Entangled bonds

ouse, his eyes scanning the somber faces of his loyal follow

gather here today, united in our grief and our determination. We have los

nued. "We know the culprit behind this heinous act. Karl's aggression wi

nd by their alpha and defend their pack. Mason's eyes gleamed

bers asked, frustration evident in his voice. "Karl has been a

o be tactical. We're outnumbered, with only a fe

hen why not turn some human

's not how leadership works. We

ing their disagreement. "But Karl does it, why can't

ough! I am your alpha, and I will not condo

n's decree. With a final glance, he dismissed them, ordering, "Leave

members. None dared to cross him or challenge his authority. With a sense of isolation, he slid into his car and o

m the weight of his responsibilities. He sought out a haven in a nearby bar, whe

g its way down his throat as he sought to dull the edges of his troubled mind. The alcohol

ar, taking in the diverse gathering of patrons. His eyes landed on a familiar figure, Eva, seated at the far end

dim light. A question formed in his mind: what was the likelihood of their repeated encounters? Was it mere coinc

atmosphere, they aimed to get acquainted over a few drinks. Eva limited herself to two shots, hesitant to indulge in excessive drinking with a s

pressing his desire to be intimate with Eva. Unaware of the inappropriateness of his comments, Jason's

strode towards them, his presence commanding attention. "Ev

ay, boss, but I'll be with you shortly. I'm on a date," she replied, atte

ever flicking to Jason. "I need you right now,

to Mason. "Wait, what?! Can't you see she's wi

, Jason's frustration boiled over, and he pushed Mason. The alpha's eyes flashed grey, a warning sign of his impending tran

rip relaxed, and he released Jason, his eyes never leaving the younger man's face.

asked, "What was so urgent that yo

is voice detached. "Jane's leave has been extend

. "Why not simply send an

as more to this unexpected encounter. "Let me drop

ruggled to keep his gaze from drifting towards Eva, his attraction to her growing stronger by t

. "You're an alpha, Mason. What makes you so tough? I sense there'

intense. "Eva, you know too much," he wh

cked. Her eyes locked onto Mason's, and in a swift motion,

ed out onto the sidewalk, he watched her walk towards her apartment, her figure illuminated by the moonligh

Mason's timely intervention. She entered the elevator, her thoughts still with Mason, and ascended to