Lucian's Point of View
I stood at the manor entrance, watching the darkening sky with growing concern.
Juliette had not returned home.
It was well past dinner. The servants had cleared the dishes hours ago. The candles in her chambers remained unlit. Her seat at the table sat empty.
Where was she?
"George," I called to my Beta, who stood nearby. "Send men to search for the Luna. Discreetly. I want to know where she is."
"Yes, Alpha." George bowed and hurried away.
I resumed my vigil at the door, arms crossed, jaw tight.
This was unlike her. Juliette was responsible. Considerate. She always sent word if she would be late. She knew how quickly rumors could spread if the Luna was seen wandering about after dark.
Had something happened? Was she hurt? Had Katherine's scheming somehow e
