The moment I saw that Alpha standing there, my first instinct was to grab Bjorn and run. Had Gideon found out about us? Had he sent someone to hunt us down? It had been ten years, but Gideon was ruthless when it came to hunting for his mate. If he thought for a second that we were still out here, alive, then I wouldn't put it past him to send an entire fucking army to force us to come back. I crossed the hallway in a few quick strides and put my hand on Bjorn's shoulder. He looked up at me, surprised.

The man looked up too, and up close he was even taller than I had realized from a distance, with shining blue eyes and a warm expression on his face. "Hello," he said, smiling. "You must be Ms. Rivers." "Bjorn," I said, steering him a step back. "Go wait by Claire's desk." "But-" "Now, please." Bjorn looked at the man, then at me, then back at the man. Then, he shoved his hands into his pockets and walked off down the hall, although I could tell he stopped around the corner to listen. I turned to the man. "Who are you?" I asked.

"And what are you doing in my building?" His smile stretched further, and he extended his hand. "My name is Sebastian. I'm the Alpha of Evergreen Pack." I didn't shake it right away, "You're the one who's been sending proposals to my office," I said, forgetting my manners. "Guilty as charged," Still smiling, he lowered his hand. "I hope you'll forgive the unannounced visit. I was in the area and thought I would try my luck in person, since your assistant has been so efficient at shutting me down over email." "She's doing her job," I said. "Which includes communicating my decisions clearly.

faded somewhat, but not in a cruel or conniving way like I expected from someone from the packs. "Look, I understand you have reservations

my pack," he said when I didn't respond. "I've heard what it can do for both humans and wolves. It's revolutionary, and I want

answer is still no.' He nodded slowly, like he had expected that and reached into his jacket pocket. I took a step back, eyeing him warily, but he just pulled out a small, white envelope. He held it out to me. "I'm hosting an event at my pack next month," he said. "A banquet. I would like you to come. Tour the grounds, meet some of

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