Chapter 24: A Lead In The East Region.
Kallias-
The moment I saw Tristen Lochwood's face, I knew. Not because of some confession. Not because of evidence. Because guilty men all shared the same look when they realized the predator standing before them wasn't prey.
For the briefest moment, the newly bonded Alpha looked as though he'd seen a ghost.
At best, he was connected to the attempt on my life.
At worst...
He was the bastard responsible.
Damien caught my eye. Neither of us spoke. We didn't need to. The smirk pulling at his lips mirrored my own.
Lochwood recovered quickly enough though not well enough.
The smile he offered was tight. Forced. The corners of his mouth trembled just enough for me to notice.
Fear.
The scent rolled off him.
Coward.
For an Alpha, he was remarkabl
