Chapter 195

LIAM’S POV The paperwork on my desk was never-ending. Sometimes I wondered if being Alpha was just about leading a pack or if it was a cruel sentence of endless documents, territory disputes, financial records, and emergency reports that made my eyes bleed. "At this rate, you’re going to forget how sunlight feels," Zane muttered, setting another folder on the edge of my already-collapsing desk. I gave him a pointed look. “You do realize you’re supposed to help ease the load, not make it worse?” He smirked. “I am helping. You’d drown without me.” I shook my head, rubbing my temples. “Remind me again why I thought being Alpha would be a good idea?” “Because you’re damn good at it and because it’s your birthright” he replied without hesitation, pulling a chair up to sit across from me. He leaned back, casual but sharp-eyed as always. “Speaking of leadership responsibilities... The Alpha Ball’s been announced. It’s in a few weeks” I groaned instantly. “Please tell me that’s optional this y