Alec and I lost track of time as we traded stories, eventually drifting back to the days before he took on the heavy mantle of leadership. "At first, I didn't know how to become an alpha or how to step into my father's shoes," Alec admitted, his voice softening. "I was just a reckless teenager wanting to enjoy my life—until my father sat me down and told me I was next in line for our territory." Before I could respond, Shiena appeared with a fresh cup of coffee, halting our conversation midway. She settled into a vacant chair nearby, offering me a warm, knowing smile that instantly made me curious. "So, Ken, how are you? And what were you two talking about earlier?" Shiena teased, looking between us. Alec and I exchanged a quick glance. "We were just talking about other things," he replied smoothly, surprising me with his evasiveness. Shiena tilted her head in confusion, turning her gaze to me, but I simply offered a quiet smile. For the next few hours, Shiena and the boys kept up
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