Ava’s POV I froze on the spot upon hearing Alpha Grindley’s voice from behind. “Do you think he heard us?” I whispered, my palm becoming all sweaty. “I don’t know,” Neva purred. And as I trembled on the spot, I felt so confused and lost. I didn't even know where to turn until I felt a hand pull me inside one of the corners in the palace. “Please don’t–” I wasn’t done talking when he placed his hand on my lips. “Don’t speak,” he whispered, looking out to be sure Alpha Grindley was gone. “I thought I heard Ava’s voice?” I could hear Alpha Grindley talking to the werewolf soldiers who had turned me back from entering my room the other time. “Yes, Alpha. We didn’t allow her inside. Just as you commanded,” The werewolf soldier reported. “Good,” he replied, surveying around before lea

