ANOKAI
I didn’t turn around. Didn’t give him the satisfaction of seeing whatever expression was on my face.
“I don’t owe you any explanations,” I said, my voice flat.
“You’re not leaving until you give me one.”
The words were quiet, but they carried absolute authority. I felt it then—a shift in the air, something heavy and oppressive settling over the room.
When I tried to turn the handle, it wouldn’t budge.
Locked.
Or held by something I couldn’t see.
My jaw clenched as I slowly turned back to face them.
Emiriel stood in the same spot, his expression calm but his eyes sharp. Waiting.
“Let me out,” I said coldly.
“Answer the question first.” Emiriel took a step closer. “Be truthful this time, Anokai. Why are you here? How did you end up in our pack?”
I scoffed, the sound bitte
