ALPHA DARIO POV

As I returned to my room, I found myself grappling with persistent thoughts of Aria's lips, their softness and allure lingering in my mind despite the warnings from my wolf. It was as though I was teetering on the edge of a knife, caught between desire and duty.

Daisy was nowhere to be seen, likely having left while I was lost in my thoughts. With determination, I set about drafting various messages and instructions for my network of spies and informants. Alpha Xavier would soon rue the day he underestimated me and deemed me unworthy of his attention.

Hours passed as I toiled away, the flickering candlelight...