Ace remains seated, his expression unreadable, but the tension in the air thickens as Kieran steps forward.
His presence alone shifts the atmosphere_ dominant, unyielding. Wolves around them instinctively lower their heads, sensing the unspoken conflict between two alphas who have never gotten along.
Kieran's golden eyes lock onto Ace first, scanning him, as if making sure he's unharmed.
Then, his gaze flicks to Rehan, sharp as a blade.
Then turns back to Ace, "How did you get this far?" His voice is controlled, but Ace can hear the edge beneath it. "Do you have any idea what you're doing?"
Ace exhales, already exhausted by Kieran's tone. "I don't recall needing your permission to be anywhere."
Kieran's jaw clenches. He turns to Rehan, his voice low and dangerous. "I know exactly what you're doing."
Rehan smiles, casual, like he has all the time in the world. "Do you? Enlighten me, Alpha Kieran."
