I looked away from Hunter, but still felt his gaze boring into my back. Adrian and Sean started into another conversation. I swayed, slightly. The day’s exhaustion was catching up with me. When had I last had a drink of water? My nausea and headaches were oddly still being kept at bay, but I was exhausted. Adrian caught my eye. “Sorry, Sean, he said,” interrupting the other Alpha. Sean looked briefly annoyed, but it quickly gave way to dignified silence. Adrian was well liked and well respected. He really would do well as King. “We need to get going.” He nodded to the rest, putting his hand momentarily on my lower back as he guided me away from the group and toward the exit. “You look dead on your feet, Kara,” Adrian said, “Is there anything else you need to do for the event?

