บท 30: Keeping up with the Tanners' 2

Nathan

My heart skipped a beat. Why was he here?

I shot to my feet reluctantly, bowing my head in respect that I didn't feel.

"Lycan Leader," I said feigning surprise. "To what do we owe the honour of your visit?"

"Yes!" My father came to stand next to me as he addressed Ramsey. "Alpha, I – what brings you here, to my home?"

Ramsey's cold gaze flickered toward me, then back to my father. "Beta Tanner, I need to speak to your son," He said in a commanding tone. "Alone, if you don't mind."

My father hesitated, his eyes flickering towards me for a second. He was clearly taken aback by Ramsey's sudden appearance and request but also torn between his duty to obey the Lycan Leader and his desire to protect me.

"Of course, Alpha," he said finally. "I'll … I'll be in the living room if you need me."