----Elaine---
Carla had been in Kave’s office for what felt like forever. I’d passed by once earlier and heard the low murmur of their voices through the closed door, her tone breaking now and then like she was on the verge of tears. By the time she finally came out, her face was blotchy, her eyes red, and she looked like a scolded child.
I froze in the hallway, clutching the edge of the banister as she walked past me. She didn’t look at me, didn’t say a word. Just kept her head down, her steps quick.
My heart thudded in my chest. What had Kave said to her?
I stood there for a moment, debating with myself. I shouldn’t be curious—it was none of my business. And yet, everything lately felt like it was my business. My life, my future, my pack… my mate.
I couldn’t help it. I tiptoed close
