I finished tying the gauze. My voice came out quiet when I forced myself to speak. “What...”
King Zavan met my eyes silently, waiting.
But before I could finish my question, a pounding knock resounded through the space, followed by an equally loud voice: “My Alpha!”
The King turned away from me, swiftly pulling his shirt back on. He barked a single response, “Enter.”
Beta Tyler strode in, and he noticed me hanging back behind King Zavan, and surprised me by acknowledging my presence with a small nod.
I looked away reflexively. Growing up as an omega, being noticed had never been a good thing. Although, I sensed no ill will from the Beta.
“Derek escaped,” Beta Tyler said, his full attention back on the King. “The slippery bastard has evaded all of our attempts to apprehend him.”
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