Ch. 9 THE CARETAKER

Alpha James’s POV

Exhausted from the day's events, I collapsed onto my bed, closing my eyes in a desperate attempt to find some rest. The constant calls to secure my grandfather's accounts and arrange for a round-the-clock caretaker had left me drained, both physically and mentally.

Just as I was about to drift off, a sharp knock at the door jolted me from my reverie. I let out a low growl, thoroughly annoyed at the interruption. "Come in," I grumbled.

Without hesitation, my brother strode through the door, his expression unusually serious. I shook my head, regarding him with a wary gaze. "What do you want, Michael?"

He sat down on the edge of the bed, his voice taking on an almost pleading tone. "Brother, I need you to grant me a wish."

I furrowed my brow, perplexed by his request. "A wish? What are you talking about?"

Michael inched closer, his eyes locked onto mine. "It's my birthday gift, since you missed it. I need you to grant it, without question."

I let out a heavy sigh, my re