KAIA'S POV
The path back home felt quieter than usual. Or maybe it was just me. I kept my head down, my thoughts revolving around what Athena had told me. My heart was still recovering from all the secrets these past few hours, and my arm still ached from the smoke treatment.
I was so deep in thought that I almost didn’t hear the footsteps behind me until they got closer. I turned, and my brow furrowed as my eyes landed on Gareth.
He stepped out from between two trees, blocking the path ahead. His eyes were cold and as sharp as a blade, and his jaw was clenched so tight a vein stood out in his neck.
“Kaia.”
I sighed. “Alpha Gareth,” I said flatly, folding my arms across my chest. “To what do I owe the displeasure?" At this point, I couldn’t even hide my irritation if I was being paid
