Rion’s POV
William came sprinting around the corner before we even reached the sealed hall entrance, chest heaving like he’d run a marathon. Sweat beaded on his forehead, and his usual calm doctor face was cracked with pure panic.
“Rion…” he began but I cut him off immediately.
I didn’t waste a second. “Explain to me how Sophia magically teleported into a hall that’s been sealed off for years. You’re the only one with the key. You’re in charge of this wing. So tell me, William…are you trying to set Ariella up? Frame my mate for this bullshit?”
William stopped dead, eyes wide and utterly lost, like I’d just slapped him across the face. “Alpha… I didn’t do anything. I swear on my life. I was with you the entire time…at the meeting and the key is safe… I only ever bring it out during the
