As shrewd as Alex was, he already understood what Naomi saw in him. It wasn't admiration—it was alignment. A calculated alliance meant to secure Tillman Constructions and fold it quietly into their own pack influence, one strategic move at a time.
After Elliot returned, the atmosphere around him shifted immediately, his Alpha presence tightening the space as he summoned Felicia into his office. His instincts were already unsettled by Anastasia's earlier attack, and the café parking lot detail gnawed at him like a scent trail that didn't belong.
"Dig into Aliona's client. I want to know exactly how that kidnapping was arranged and why the parking lot was chosen," he ordered, voice low but absolute.
Felicia didn't hesitate. She approached Aliona directly and requested the client profile, watching carefully for hesitation. Aliona handed it over without resistance, her expression carefully controlled, almost submissive in appearance.
