ANNE

I barge inside the pack house and instantly rush to the Alpha’s office, hoping that Zero was back by now.

When I push open the door, I find him sitting on the chair, his eyes fixed on me as if he knew I was coming.

I release the breath I held back for some time now before stepping inside. A huge weight slips away from my heart when I see Zero, alive, breathing, right in front of me.

“ What are you doing? ” I huff, glaring at him.

He scared me for a moment when I realized he had been making all these reforms that he was never interested in doing. I thought he was going to run away while I was gone and when he was done giving all the orders. These thoughts are killing me.

Zero remains silent, waiting for me to elaborate on what I am accusing him of, this time.

I inhale a deep, necessary breath. My gaze lingers on his face before tracing his body, the desk, and the floor, then rising back to his face.

“ Why are you changing the pack ways? ” I ask, closing the door and resting my