“Where is she!”
I barged out of my office that instant—my mate. She was in danger. How did she collapse? Who was last seen with her?
My chest tightened with panic as I rushed forward. The closer I came to the door, the heavier the air felt...eerie, suffocating.
I froze mid-step. Kieran stood there, but something was wrong. Her posture was stiff, her smile unnatural. My teeth clenched. That wasn’t Kieran.
My enemies...this was clearly another trick. They actually thought they could deceive me. I almost laughed.
“Where are Serra’s maids?” I asked. She stiffened, her eye twitch betraying her. My vision burned gold, and instantly, the truth revealed itself.
"Illusion."
In a blur, I was right before her. “Who sent you?” My voice was low, dangerous. The illusioned Kieran trembled.
“Pleas
