The thought of another man sharing space beside Anastasia, close enough to witness her smile, stirred something sharp and restless within me, a dominance that did not settle easily in silence. My instincts reacted as though a boundary had been crossed, as if an unseen bond had been challenged by a presence that did not belong.
I summoned Rey without delay, my voice carrying the weight of an Alpha who did not tolerate hesitation. The command left no room for questions, only action, and within moments Rey retrieved his vehicle and positioned himself to receive me.
When I entered, the air shifted instantly, my presence filling the space with pressure Rey did not need to acknowledge aloud. He had already pieced together the reason behind my mood, and though he remained silent, I felt his awareness sharpen as he started the engine and drove toward the direction I had given.
