THE ALPHA MAN

Still on the phone call, Sebastian sighed and said,

"I see," his tone neutral. "Maybe another time, then."

Ava's response was friendly but distant. "Yeah, maybe another time."

Sebastian ended the call, his mind racing:

Who was Max to Ava?

Was she developing feelings for him?

Sebastian's possessive instincts flared.

Sebastian's curiosity turned into a burning need to uncover Max's intentions. He couldn't shake the feeling that Max posed a threat to his budding connection with Ava.

Sebastian contacted his pack's intelligence network, requesting information on Max.

Within hours, he received a dossier detailing Max's background:

Personnel Manager, Denizens Pharmaceuticals

Clean record, exceptional work performance

No known affiliations with rival organizations

But one detail caught Sebastian's attention:

Max's interest in Ava went beyond professional boundaries.

Sebastian's instincts growled, warning him of potential danger.

He decided to keep a close eye on Max, protecting Ava from an