He paused, hand still on the door handle, then looked over his shoulder at me. “Why?”
“I just—” I shrugged. “I’ve been here since last night and have no idea where ‘here’ is.”
A soft breath escaped him, almost a laugh. “It’s part of the company staff quarters.”
“Oh.” That actually made sense.
His gaze lingered on me for a second longer, like he was trying to read something on my face. I offered a small smile, and after a beat, he opened the door.
“Let’s go home,” he said quietly.
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ALEXANDER
The square was already filled when I stepped forward...wolves lined in tight rows, every rank represented, every pair of eyes fixed on me. I could feel it crawling under their skin, pressing on their breaths. They were restless even before I spoke.
I lifted my chin, letting my gaze sweep acr
