Ryker's car rolled into the compound, and Emilia rushed to his side, relief washing over her face.
"Where have you been?" Emilia asked, concern etching her voice. "You made me so scared."
Ryker's expression turned cold, his eyes flashing with annoyance. "I told you I'd be back. Why are you so paranoid?"
He stepped out of the car, his movements abrupt.
"Please, just leave me alone, Emilia," Ryker said dismissively, striding away.
Emilia's face fell, hurt by his brusque tone. She hesitated, then followed him.
"Ryker, wait! What's wrong? You're scaring me," Emilia called out.
Ryker's pace quickened, his silence a stark contrast to Emilia's growing unease.
"Please inform the Alpha that Ryker's returned," Emilia instructed the guards, her voice firm.
She swiftly followed Ryker, catchin
