KelvinThe door to my quarters clicked open, and the heavy, familiar scent of dark cedar and rain spilled into the quiet room.I sat up on the edge of the bed, watching Zarek step inside. He didn't look like the untouchable, ruthless CEO of Kenti Holdings tonight. His dark dress shirt was unbuttoned at the collar, his hair was a mess, and dark shadows bruised the skin beneath his eyes. He looked completely worn out, his usual terrifying Alpha presence running so thin and ragged that I could feel his physical exhaustion vibrating right through our bond.He stopped near the doorway, looking at me with a mixture of quiet desperation and hesitation, as if he didn't even know how to ask for help.I stood up slowly, crossing the room until I was standing right in front of him. I reached out, my fingers gently tracing the hard line of his jaw before resting against his chest, feeling his rapid, uneven heartbeat."You look completely broken, Zarek," I said softly, looking him straight in the
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