Chapter 24
I couldn't breathe, couldn't think—just stood there with my heart thudding against my ribs as proof of my tantrum was scattered all over the table.
“Everyone remain calm,” Mason's voice cut into the silence with command. “Dinner is finished. Please return to your quarters while we attend to this.”
June moved fast to stand by my side, his solidity was comforting. I could see Dominic trying to reach me, concern on his face, but June interrupted him with a few words.
Pack members were leaving the dining hall, their murmurs rising as they passed the doorway. Eliza was doing a perfect imitation of a charade of concern and shock, All pretence.
Come with me, Mason had said softly, inviting June and me to follow him.
We followed Mason back to his office, the place that had felt so
