Theo Kade shifts closer to Aria in a protective move. I want to do the same, but at the same time, I trust the Kiara won’t hurt our mate. She is pack now, her soon-to-be luna. She continues her intelligent gaze, sweeping the room. “What if they believe Liam knows something about Aria, and they took him because of that?” Ronan studies her. “Go on.” Her fingers curl slightly against the table’s edge. “If this were about breaking the truce, they would’ve attacked outright. Sent a message we couldn’t ignore. But this…” She shakes her head. “This is targeted. Like the last few visits from the Assembly. ” I feel it then—my wolf going still. Listening. Watching her. She’s one of our best strategists; she has a point. Yes, she does. And that scares me more than anything. Dex frowns. “So

