Ryley's eyes narrowed slightly, his gaze lingering on the man's grey eyes—striking enough to catch his attention longer than it should have.
But just as quickly, he smoothed it over.
A polite smile formed as he extended his hand, acknowledging the unfamiliar, sharp-looking man in front of him.
"Your Highness, this is Mr. Javier Pedro… an acquaintance of mine," Eloi said, his tone carrying a faint, almost unnoticeable hesitation. "Mr. Pedro, His Highness Ryley Aldric—the Alpha Sovereign's legal spouse."
"A pleasure to finally meet you, Your Highness," Pedro said, his voice low.
Ryley inclined his head slightly, accepting it with quiet grace, though the strange sense of familiarity lingered at the back of his mind.
"Shall we continue this inside?" Eloi gestured.
Ryley didn't reply, only turned and walked ahead, the others following close behind as they entered the grand meeting room.
Once they settled into their seats, Eloi glanced at his watch and let out a small breath.
