Chapter 34. THINGS WENT SOUTH

AUTHOR'S POV

Elder Panton moved with rather quick steps until he reached his destination. “I need to talk to Alpha Ned,” he said impatiently.

“It's you again?” The guard recognized the man in front of him.

“Clearly, now do you need the Midnight’s seal again? Pronto!”

“Wait, I'll be back.”

Panton tapped his foot against the wooden floor impatiently, waiting for the guard to return. “Alpha is busy currently in a meeting with his son.”

“Ugh bullshit. The meeting can wait. This is more important!” Panton pushed the guard aside before marching his way into the meeting room.

“What the-” Alpha Ned jerked his face to the door at the interruption, only to frown seeing the familiar face. “-oh. It's you again.” He stood up and Nate followed his father.

“Yes, it is,” Panton took in the younger man standing next to Alpha Ned.

“You could have just sent me a letter to thank me. There was no need to show up all the way-”

“-I am not here to thank you,” Panton stated, annoyed. “Where is