KAIA'S POV.
I stood up from the kitchen chair, the untouched tea still steaming in front of me. Since I didn't have anything to do at the moment, I figured I might as well go pay Leander that overdue visit from yesterday. My father lifted his head, watching me with concern.
“Where are you going?” he asked gently, but I could hear the worry behind his words.
“I’m going to see Leander,” I said, pushing my chair back fully. “I was supposed to meet him yesterday, but… things happened. I got held up by Athena at the old library so I couldn't make it.”
Dad’s brows drew together, a shadow crossing his face. “Kaia, sweetheart, I don’t think that’s a good idea right now.”
“Why not?” I frowned, genuinely confused.
He sighed, lowering his gaze to his cup. “Alpha Gareth said you shouldn’t go any
