Alpha Dante's POV Three months agoThe steady tick of the purple grandfather clock on the wall cut through the room, each second falling into place with cruel precision and filling me with a sense of calm. It was familiar, and it reminded me that time kept moving no matter how badly I wanted it to stop—no matter how long I stayed desperately wanting something that would never be mine.Brandon’s office felt like a controlled extension of his mind and smelled like ink, paper, and the sharp bite of Italian black coffee. Floor-to-ceiling windows let in muted sunlight, casting long shadows over the mahogany shelves lined with old books and carefully chosen artifacts that hinted at power, history, and restraint. A wide desk anchored the room, its surface mostly bare except for a single leather folder and a neatly placed pen.My son sat behind his desk, shoulders tight, jaw set, eyes moving fast over his pack reports. Pride filled my heart.I waited in silence, my foot tapping. My heart race
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