I sat down in the chair, still chuckling. "I guess I underestimated you, alpha," I said, impressed. "You're quite perceptive."

The alpha smiled, his eyes twinkling with amusement. "One has to be, in our line of work," he said. "So, tell me, alpha Asher, what brings you to my humble abode?"

I leaned forward, my expression serious. "I'm looking for information about Aurora's past," I said. "Specifically, about her time here with you."

The alpha's expression turned thoughtful, and he nodded. "I see," he said. "Well, I'll tell you what I can. Aurora was indeed here with me for a time. She was a talented young woman, and I took...