As I walked back to the Alpha's office, the coffee cup precariously balanced in my hand, I couldn't help but feel a sense of trepidation. My mind was still reeling from the sight of the Alpha's chiseled body, but his cold demeanor had quickly extinguished any warmth I had felt.

I pushed open the door to his office, my heart sinking as I caught sight of him sitting at his desk, his eyes fixed on me with an unreadable expression. I felt a flutter in my chest, but it wasn't from excitement - it was from nerves.

"Your coffee, Alpha," I said, my voice barely above a whisper, as I...