CHAPTER 27 I Want To Be With You

  Ares POV

  "We require your input regarding the details of your strategy," Newt reiterated on behalf of Hernando, prompting me to focus my attention on him.

  In response, I merely regarded him with a steady gaze, silently acknowledging his request.

  Ander chimed in with a laugh, "The Moon Stone Pack is never short on ingenuity."

  Drake nods.

  "Now, I don't intend to pressure you into discussing something you consider trivial," Hernando remarked, chewing on the inside of his cheek thoughtfully. "Rather, I would prefer a private conversation with you," he continued, and without hesitation, Newt exited the room.

  Without waiting for my response, he continued, "I believe it's time we address the matter concerning his pack."

  With a solemn nod, Ander and Drake rose from their seats and quietly exited the room. As the door closed behind them, leaving Hernando and me alone, he posed a straightforward question, "Are you interested in negotiating terms with his pack?"