Xander
Before he could reply, a sharp knock sounded at the door.
This time, Ryker moved first, crossing the room and pulling it open.
Elara stood on the other side, visibly unsettled.
“Miss Raleigh hasn't responded to any of her wellness checks,” she said.
My attention shifted to her immediately.
“She won't open the door for the medical staff either. No one's been able to get inside.”
A brief pause.
“And every meal we've sent up has come back untouched.”
That got Kael's attention.
“Well,” he muttered, almost to himself, “that escalated faster than expected.”
I was already mind-linking the guard station in the east wing before he finished speaking.
“Open Miss Raleigh’s suite,” I ordered.
My voice stayed level.
Ryker leaned against the doorframe, watching me now instead of the
