Lilah POV
The hall was oppressive, silent outside of Alpha Elione's chambers-the storm was right there, just a breath away from beginning. I leaned against the cold stone wall, my arms hugging myself tight. This weight he'd placed in my chest with his request hung in the air above me like a dark cloud, and breathing had just gotten even tougher. I had always thought that this burden would weigh on the shoulders of the triplets, but now.
"Lilah."
I turned at the sound of Bennett's voice. His footsteps echoed as he approached, his usual confident stride a little hesitant. He stopped just a few feet away, his sharp features softening as his eyes met mine.
"Hey," I said-my voice barely audible. "How … How are you holding up?
Bennett ran a hand through his dark hair, missing it
