As Kaius disembarked, Jae took a long look at him before letting out a low whistle.
"Damn…" he chuckled, stepping forward. "You grew so big since the last time I saw you. Seems like the royal boot camp is doing its job."
Kaius laughed, shaking the older Alpha’s hand firmly. "That, or the stress is just making me look meaner."
Jae let out another chuckle before motioning toward the pack house. "Come in, let’s talk inside."
The pack house was grand but not excessive, a structure built for both comfort and power, reflecting the strength of its Alpha. Once inside, Kaius was led to Jae’s office, where the atmosphere shifted from warm to serious.
Kaius placed a rare, aged bottle of whiskey on the Alpha’s desk, a gift he had procured before his departure, knowing Jae’s taste for fine liquor.
