Ch. 100 THE EXCHANGE

Alpha Michael’s POV

As the soft strains of music filled the car, I leaned back against the leather seat, half-listening to the soothing music Nicholas had playing through the car’s speakers. But the moment was short-lived, my phone erupting in a high-pitched ring from inside my pocket.

Ignoring the nonstop ring, I kept my gaze fixed on the passing scenery outside the window. However, Nicholas soon reached over, cutting off the music.

"Aren’t you going to get that?" he inquired, meeting my eyes in the rearview mirror. "The sound is getting on my nerves, at least turn off your fucking phone."

I narrowed my eyes at him, exposing my fangs in a silent warning. "I'm the Alpha here, Nick. You'd do well to remember your place and keep your manners in check."

Nonetheless, I fished the phone from my pocket, answering the unknown number with a brief silence, waiting for the caller to speak first.

A gruff voice suddenly popped through the line, spiked with a mocking tone. "Ah, the temporary lit