DARIUS POV "I'll leave you to do your alpha work," Ravenna said, leaning in to kiss me softly on the cheek before she stood up and headed for the door. She opened the door and gave Lucian a nod before he strode in and she out. I stood up and walked around my desk, slumping on my chair, I ran a hand through my hair. When Lucian remained silent I looked up to see him staring at me with a slight frown on his face. "You're shirtless," he remarked helpfully. I was too drained for this. "Such a wonderful observation, Lucian," I said dryly. "Give yourself a pat on the back." He ignored my taunting. "She saw your back?" he asked, his lips pressed tight. "Yes." "What was her reaction?" Recalling the way Ravenna had sobbed on my back made my chest tight. "She cried," I whispered, my eyes

