C48 Compassion

CASEY'S POV

I took a deep breath, trying to shake off the nerves that fluttered in my stomach. Apprehension lingered, despite my resolve.

Even though I had run this through my head a hundred times, facing Alpha Bran wasn't easy. I respected him, more than I'd admit, but this...this just didn't sit right with me.

As I stepped into his office, the air was tense