Yet, away from Carlosâ gaze, turmoil consumed me.
The situation had spiraled beyond my control, and I dreaded facing Alexandria.
Anxiety gripped me as I feared inadvertently causing Debra and the children to misconstrue the situation.
How could I navigate this?
Oblivious to my inner turmoil, Carlos swiftly arranged for Alexandriaâs return, his efficiency unparalleled.
Almost as soon as I mentioned it, he had already reached out to her.
âAlpha, good afternoon!â Alexandria greeted me with a radiant smile as if the unpleasantness never occurred.
Though I wished to avoid her, I nodded politely, maintaining the illusion of normalcy for Carlosâ sake.
Observing my response, Alexandriaâs smile widened, her eyes alight with joy as if my acknowledgment was a precious gift.
Feeling a subtle discomfort but maintaining my composure, I continued my tasks in silence.
To my surprise, Alexandria carried out every duty flawlessly, with impeccable decorum, never overstepping any boundaries.
Yet, despite her seemingly effortless assistance, a lingering unease persisted within me.
Finding a moment when Carlos was absent, I leaned in and spoke in a hushed tone.
âLetâs overlook what happened the other day.
This stays between us.
If it surfaces, the consequences would be severe.
â
Alexandriaâs lips tightened in acknowledgment as she nodded hesitantly.
âUnderstoodâ¦â Her voice was barely a whisper as she remarked, âAs long as I remain by your side, Iâll comply with any directive.
â
Softness flickered across her expression.
âFor me, being by your side is everything.
â
A dull ache pulsed in my head.
Despite everything, Alexandria still hadnât given up.
I yearned to caution her further, but before I could, the office door burst open with a resounding crash, and Carlos strode in, carrying a stack of documents.
I shot Alexandria a warning glance before resuming my facade, immersing myself in the papers on my desk.
âCaleb, have a look at these.
â
Carlos laid a pile of files on my desk, their sober contents revealed by newspapers detailing recent violent incidents.
Pointing at the headlines, Carlos remarked solemnly, âSince the convergence of the two worlds, vampire attacks on many packs have surged.
Fear grips the residents, and other Alphas are deeply concerned.
We must find a solution.
â
With a weighty silence hanging in the air, he handed me the itinerary nestled beneath the newspapers.
âIâve arranged a meeting with all the Alphas.
Itâs scheduled for this afternoon.
Donât forget.
â
Calebâs POV:
Carlosâ words had effectively forced me to confront the grave issue of werewolvesâ survival.
Reflecting on recent events and news reports, my expression grew somber.
Carlos was right.
Since the merging of our worlds, attacks on werewolves by vampires had escalated.