The temperature in the room plummets. Lucian goes very still, his expression shifting from casual interest to sharp focus.
“I’m afraid I don’t understand. Daciana was injured, yes, but tortured? What are you talking about? I’ve only heard she was hurt in an attack. I’ve been too busy with official duties to find out more.”
My eyes cut to Seth. He stiffens.
“You don’t know?” I ask, my voice quiet but dangerous. “Your Commander has been ruthlessly working a soldier under his command.”
“Ruthlessly?” Lucian looks at Seth, confused.
Seth’s jaw tightens.
“Daciana concealed the details of an attack on Alpha Kieran two weeks ago. She was punished. I made her do night rounds.”
Lucian goes still.
“You made her do night rounds while she’s one of the Queen’s guards?”
“It’s up to me how to dis
