Kara's POV
I froze.
My feverish brain wasn’t working quick enough to come up with a reason I should be here.
I stood and composed myself, clearing my throat.
“I wasn’t feeling well, and—"
“She’s just here to deliver some documents,” Hunter interrupted coldly.
I didn’t know why he thought she was going to believe that. But he spoke in the deep melodious Alpha voice that always sent the pack members running to do what he commanded.
My heart clenched and I tasted bile. This was practically my home. I’d spent more time in it than my quarters for years.
And I was sick and had wanted to be where I was most comfortable.
But now it was reduced to an errand. An awkward mistake.
I took a deep breath and told myself to play along.
I had to.
“Yes, I’m so sorry,” I said softly. “I
