An Alpha's Ultimatum

"I love your daughter with all my heart, sir. I promise to make her the happiest woman alive."

I stared at Julian Bennett standing in my office, his rehearsed speech dripping with false sincerity. Every word that left his mouth made my wolf snarl with disgust. The boy was a skilled liar—I'd give him that much. But I'd been playing this game since before he was born.

"Is that so?" I leaned back in my leather chair, watching him squirm under my gaze.

"Yes, sir. Camille means everything to me."

I tapped my fingers against the mahogany desk, letting the silence stretch uncomfortably. Julian shifted his weight, his composure cracking slightly.

"Our engagement party is just weeks away," he continued, filling the silence. "I've already spoken with the pack elders about—"

The door burst open, interrupting whatever bullshit was about to spill from his mouth next. Tristan strode in without knocking, his expression thunderous.