Viktoria POV “Okay,” I say. “What do you want to know?” The three elders exchange glances, cautious ones that tell me a lot of planning went into this visit. One of them clears his throat and says, “May we go inside and sit?” A big yawn chooses this moment to come through. I try to stifle it but no, my mouth opens wide and I cover it. I look at Kaden beside me. He doesn’t seem like he’s in any hurry to leave—even though I wish he were. I don’t want him staying while these men question me about Marco. I don’t want Kaden hearing me talk about Marco the way I might end up doing. Because no matter how I fight it, I’m still in love with Marco. And the last thing Kaden needs is to listen to the girl he likes speak about her alpha with feelings she can’t hide. But I don’t want to sound rude

