Beta

ZEN RIFTAN

"They have arrived, Sir."

I close my eyes and yawn, feeling the fatigue leave my body. Putting the book aside, I lifted my head and faced my servant who came to relay the news.

"Who exactly?"

"Sir Vale and the others."

Vale. The Beta of my pack. My right hand and my assistant. The boy my parents entrusted to ensure my well-being.

"Where is he, now?"

"He should be in the dining hall, taking his meal. Would you like me to come fetch him?"

I waved my hands and declined, "No need. Allow him to dine. He must be starving after all the journey he spent. We should give him time, alone."

"Sir Riftan!"

I flinch, hearing that desperate cry resonate from the halls. Turning my head back, I see another servant of mine- face ghasted. I allow her to breath for a moment, before explaining the ruckus she had been procuring.

"We told you not to run in the halls, Linda!" my guard yelled at her. "How many times have we told you about that?! You never listen! You know that Sir Riftan is not very