~ Emilia ~
Adrian's gaze didn’t leave my face.
I hurried to my feet and held the metal door to avoid falling to the floor.
"Al…pha…" I muttered and bowed.
He didn’t speak a word but stared at me. I lifted my head to find everyone's pressing gaze, including the men and old woman in there.
My feet wobbled beneath me and tension brewed within. Everyone stared and didn't say a word, which made my heart skip bit by bit.
“Morning, Alpha," I said, breaking the long, suffocating silence.
He nodded and kept accessing my face. Like he would get any information he wanted by looking at it.
“Austin.” He signaled his beta, and he hurried over to where we stood.
“Take her to the pack's dining."
"Yes, Alpha.” Austin bowed and led the way. “Let’s go, ma'am."
I chuckled within myself. Not like he
