Chapter 184

Author For the entire afternoon, Sebastian remained like a glacier—unmoved, unthawed, relentlessly focused on work. He didn't take his usual power nap, instead plowing through documents and calls with ruthless efficiency. Anyone who ventured into his office that afternoon—besides his still-recovering assistant and secretary—was met with a punishing wall of cold, compressed Alpha energy that sent them scurrying back out with their tails between their legs. By evening, he decided to visit his family. His father, Alpha Yardley, was in the study when he arrived. His mother, Luna Regina, was enjoying the cool evening air in the third-floor garden terrace. When she spotted her son, Luna Regina stood up, her face brightening. "What brings you here tonight? Did your father tell you? About bringing Amara back? You must be thrilled." Sebastian's face remained expressionless. Not quite furious, but the complete absence of emotion coupled with those dark, penetrating eyes was unsettling enough. "S