Alpha Kael's POV
I sat on the wide cushion, trying to clear my mind, but peace seemed far from me. Elena, my mate, was seated close, her arm curled across my back as though she wanted to reassure me. Her fingers trailed down my chest, caressing gently.
“Why are you so worried about your ex-mate just because she is dead?” she murmured, leaning closer until her lips brushed against my jaw. “Besides, you have me.”
Her voice carried a sweetness meant to soothe, yet her words stirred something darker inside me. My jaw clenched, and I turned to give her a daring stare.
“Why does your sister’s death seem to amuse you?” I asked bluntly.
Her face instantly changed. The smirk disappeared, and sorrow replaced it. Her lashes trembled as unshed tears welled in her eyes. For a moment, her voice bro
