Chapter 29 The Uninvited Alpha Leslie's POV ( RoguePack - Western Border Headquarters ) Finished The Western Border headquarters office was spacious and full of natural light . Beyond the floor - to - ceiling windows , the vibrant skyline of Central City stretched outward . I was buried in paperwork and reports . Preliminary data on " Apex Industries " was already on hand - that project ... had massive potential . I had to secure it . Asphodel dozed in the back of my mind . Since returning to RoguePack , even she had relaxed a great deal , no longer constantly on edge . Liam knocked and entered . This newly promoted Beta assistant worked with impressive efficiency , and I was very pleased with him . " Governor , " he said respectfully , handing over a folder , " here's a more detailed intelligence report on Apex Industries . Also ... " He hesitated , his face showing a hint of discomfort . " Alpha Kirby of Crimson Moon Pack ... is here . No appointment . He asked to see you by name . " Kirby ? What's he doing here ? I frowned , a trace of irritation flickering to life . Asphodel immediately perked up , growling with disapproval . That bastard still dares show his face ? Leslie , throw him out ! No need , I replied inwardly . Let's see what game he's trying to play . The current me was no longer someone Kirby could rattle so easily . " Let him in , Liam , " I said flatly . " But I don't have much time . Five minutes . " " Yes , ma'am ." Liam stepped out . Soon , Kirby walked in . Still tall and handsome , but there was something different in his expression - a weariness , a complexity I hadn't seen before . He glanced around the office , around the space that represented my authority and power . There was a flicker of something in his icy blue eyes , something hard to read . He seemed stunned when he saw me . But this was my territory now . My presence . My world . In this room , he was nothing but an intruder . " Leslie ... " he began , his voice lower and raspier than usual . " I came... to apologize . For the things my mother and our Pack said about you . " Apologize ? I lifted my gaze briefly and gave him a cold glance , not even stopping my work . " No need to apologize . If it's about Pack matters , please go through formal channels with my brother Thorbane or my father's representatives . I only handle Western Border commercial operations ." 1/3 13:08 Mon , Sep 15 Chapter 29 The Uninvited Alpha 36 Finished My indifference and bureaucratic tone clearly caught him off guard . He seemed like he wanted to say more , but I didn't give him the chance . " If that's all , Alpha Kirby , I have another meeting starting soon . " I checked my watch , effectively dismissing him . Kirby's POV ( RoguePack - Western Border Headquarters ) The moment I stepped into Leslie's office , I regretted it . Everything in this place radiated her strength and status - the vast space , the cutting - edge tech , the skyline outside filled with symbols of wealth and power ... And she - seated calmly behind that massive desk - composed , confident , cold . The Alpha energy around her was undeniable . She looked every bit the natural queen . All the apologies and explanations I'd rehearsed on the way here now felt hollow and pathetic under her icy gaze . She didn't even look at me . Kept working . Spoke to me like I was a nameless Pack delegate . Pack affairs ? She told me to go to Thorbane ? What did she think I was ? Just another low - level envoy needing to file a report ? Lance howled inside me , furious . The sting of humiliation burned in my chest . She dares ignore us like this ? Kirby ! Show her who she's dealing with ! But I couldn't . This was Rogue territory . More importantly , I no longer had ... any right to command her . The severed bond still throbbed faintly - a cruel reminder . I tried to bring up the land deal we'd previously negotiated , hoping it might give me some kind of foothold . Even a professional one . " About that property in Central City ... " " Liam will coordinate with your team , " she interrupted , not even glancing up . " Details of the partnership and revenue split will follow standard business protocols . There's nothing between us that requires a personal conversation ." There it was again - cold , mechanical , like she was addressing a stranger . " Leslie ! " I finally snapped , stepping forward , voice tight with barely contained frustration . " Is this really all we have left between us ? " She finally looked up . Those eyes that once brimmed with affection and tenderness ... now reflected nothing but my own pathetic state - and a trace of naked irritation . 2/3 13:09 Mon , Sep 15 Chapter 29 The Uninvited Alpha 36 Finished " What else could there be ? " she asked softly , with a thread of mockery . " Alpha Kirby , what exactly were you hoping for ? Friendship ? Or ... something more ? " I had no words . Just then , Liam knocked on the door . " Governor , your video meeting with Tempest Pack is about to start . " " Understood ." Leslie gave a small nod , then looked at me - or rather , toward the door behind me . " Alpha Kirby , I'm busy . Liam , see him out . " She didn't even walk me to the door herself . She left it to her assistant . I stood there , stiff , watching her bow her head once more to her work , as though I had never been there. A crushing sense of defeat and unspeakable loss settled over me . I turned and left without another word . Each step heavier than the last . Lance let out a pained , furious growl inside me . We ... had really lost her . Send Gifts 128 1 13:09 Mon , Sep 15 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!