The dining hall had been cleared. All the servants had been dismissed.
The food was still sitting on the table. It was still untouched. Still remained poisoned.
I stood there, near the edge of the table, unsure of what to do with myself.
My hands were still trembling slightly, though I tried to hide it.
My wolf hadn’t calmed either.
I had been right all along.
Luciano hadn’t said anything for a while.
He just stood there.
His back was facing me. His shoulders were tense, his head slightly lowered like he was holding something back.
“Find him.”
His voice was low.
Every guard in the room stiffened instantly.
“Search every inch of this estate,” he continued. “I want him alive.”
“Yes, Alpha.”
They moved immediately, their boots echoing against the floor.
The doors slammed shut
