Exposed

Secretary Jack guided Lara through a second entrance she knew nothing about. They sneaked into the alley and opened the door with a key, stepping in and taking a deep sigh once they were safe.

«Feels like running away from predators,» Lara said, hoping it wouldn't be offending the wolf in front of her.

In all the time she had been in the company, never once had she felt in danger as much as while in front of the press. Wolves were predators, but they weren't nearly as stressful as the beasts outside.

«You're safe now, Alpha Lara. That's what is important.»

«But why is it such news?» she asked him. «I mean, I can't be the first...»

«No, but the press needs scandals to sell issues. That's why this won't settle anytime soon.»

«I'm not sure which option would be worse, at this point: passing or failing.»

Secretary Jack halted in his steps, confused. What was she talking about? Passing what?