The Lycan King's Secret Heir
I kept my expression perfectly blank, an empty canvas of administrative politeness.
"It’s a custom blend, Mr. Laurent," I replied, maintaining a steady even tone.
"A lavender and silver-oxide synthesis. Our corporate environment requires a high standard of presentation and I prefer something that remains crisp throughout a twelve hour shift."
I deliberately used the word ‘silver’. To a human, it meant nothing. To a wolf, it was a subtle, psychological deterrent – a reminder of the metal that could burn them.