The knock came again, firmer this time. “Alpha Rylan,” a guard called from outside. “Morana has arrived. She waits in the main hall.”
I sat up quickly. “Morana…” My heart raced. The diary.
Rylan rubbed his face with his hands, then pushed himself up to sit beside me. “She didn’t waste time,” he muttered.
We dressed quickly while stealing a few soft kisses in between. My cheeks were still warm with the memory of the previous night.
When we finally stepped into the hall, hand in hand, my heart felt light. But the moment we entered the main hall, my chest tightened again.
Kael was already there.
He sat beside Morana on the couch. His posture was straight and stiff. His silver eyes locked instantly on our joined hands. His expression darkened.
Sierra’s sly voice echoed in my mind. He ha
