Chapter 81

Maxwell POV

While Laura is out with Ava having a girls’ afternoon, I take the time to catch up on work.

There is a committee meeting next month, and I’m desperate to have everything done before then.

I run my fingers along my forehead as I read through the latest regulations for our district. I note down any questions I wish to raise when all the Alphas meet together.

A knock at my office door stirs me from my train of thought. I clear my throat. “Come in,” I demand as I twirl my pen between my fingers.

“Alpha.” Sam’s voice is hurried as he steps into the room. “Your shields have been up. I’ve been trying to mindlink you.”

“I’ve been busy focusing on work.”

“I need to tell you something.”

I sigh. “What is it, Sam?”

“Alpha Maxwell, when I tell you this, I need you to hear me out.” He steps towards my desk, and I lean back in my chair, already losing patience. “I know this is going to sound crazy, but you need to believe me.”

My teeth grind together. “For Goodness's sake. What is it,