As I headed to my room, the exhaustion of the day began to settle into my bones. The events with Aria, the punishment of those thugs… all of it had left me weary, both mentally and physically. I was just steps away from reaching my room when Fergus approached me, his expression one of urgency.
"Your Majesty," he said, bowing respectfully. "Alpha Jaxon from the Silver Moon Pack in America has arrived. He's here to finalize the drug deal."
I glanced at my watch. It was nearly 8 p.m., an unusually late hour for negotiations, but this wasn't a standard transaction. Alpha Jaxon was known for his dedication and persistence, traits that had secured his reputation across both continents. The fact that he'd come here tonight spoke volumes about the importance of this deal to him.
"Tell him I'll be with him shortly," I replied, running a hand over my jaw, which still bore traces of the tension I'd felt earlier. "Stay with him until I arrive. I need to clean up first."
