Ethan's POV
The next morning, I walked into Maxwell Group's headquarters with Clara at my side, projecting confidence I didn't entirely feel.
"I've reviewed your revised proposal," I told her quietly as we waited in the sleek conference room. "It's more detailed than Aria's original version. Well done."
Clara nodded, taking a deep breath. "I can do this. I know I can."
I wanted to believe her. God, I needed to believe her.
But as the minutes ticked by, unease prickled down my spine. My wolf was restless, pacing beneath my skin.
*Something's wrong,* he growled.
Finally, the door opened—but instead of Alpha Maxwell, his assistant stepped in.
"Alpha Holt, I apologize." The assistant's tone was polite but firm. "Alpha Maxwell has an urgent matter to attend to. We'll n
