Emma Greens sat quietly at the grand dining table of the Alpha's stronghold, waiting for Alpha Brandon to join her for the evening meal. Her gaze repeatedly fell on the glowing screen of her phone as she checked the time again and again. Regret gnawed at her heart as she remembered ignoring him earlier in the day.
After several long minutes, Beta Bernard entered the dining hall carrying a tray with her dinner.
"The Alpha said he is not hungry tonight," Bernard announced after arranging the dishes neatly before her. Emma lowered her head quickly so Bernard would not notice the tears clouding her eyes.
"Did he summon you?" Emma asked quietly, her voice sounding flat and distant.
"I reached him through the pack intercom," Bernard replied, his sharp eyes noticing the redness in her gaze. "Were you involved in another quarrel?"
"No."
