CHAPTER SIXTY TWO - TENSIONS RISING

The mansion around them hummed with the quiet activity of pack life. Somewhere, Ethan was probably engrossed in his latest video game. Vanessa might be plotting her next move. Pack members came and went, each with their own stories and struggles. But in the library, Anna and Erik had found their own little sanctuary. A place where the alpha could be just a man, and the human girl could be more than she ever thought possible. Anna stood in the doorway of Erik's opulent office, her heart pounding with a mixture of excitement and trepidation. The room exuded power and wealth, with its mahogany furnishings and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the sprawling estate. Erik sat behind his massive desk, his piercing eyes fixed on a stack of documents before him. "Are you just going to stand there all day?" Erik's deep voice broke the silence, a hint of amusement in his tone. Anna blushed, stepping into the room. "I... I wasn't sure if I should disturb you." Erik leaned back in his chair