The knock came just as I finished lacing my boots. Early morning sun filtered through the tall windows of my quarters, but I already felt the weight of the day before it truly began.
“My Lord,” came William's voice, cautious as he entered my chambers. “Lady Kira has declined breakfast. And from word on the hallways, She was seen heading toward the palace library alone.”
I froze. The library? Alone?
Of all places, it surprised me least.. but unsettled me most. Kira didn’t do anything without reason. And from the little I had studied about her, she never withdrew unless something cut too deep for her to say aloud. Which means she was still avoiding Mira, her lookalike.
“Where is Dante?” I asked, quickly grabbing my jacket.
“He's out for a walk with Alpha Raymond.”
I nodded once and use
