#Chapter28: A Diplomatic Request

... ... SIX YEARS LATER. *** Alaric’s POV “Where are those reports I asked for?” I speak to my Beta, my former butler. After that disaster of a wedding and Cara’s accident, I had a hard time than usual trusting anyone. I promoted my butler, reasoning that he at least had been with me long enough to be trustworthy. But he isn’t as good as Cara. No one is. It’s an unfortunate lesson that I’m reminded of every single day. At least my former butler is better at the Beta job than that wretched excuse for a Gamma, George. “Right here, sir!” My butler replies, placing a stack of papers in my hand. I glance down at the reports, already knowing what I’m going to see. Our pack is growing, both in size and in influence, just as I had always hoped. I’ve been working day and night for the last six years to ensure this outcome. It’s not like I had anything better to do. I have to work. If I stop, I can't help but think of her—the one I promised never to see aga