My heart pounds in my chest, and a sick feeling is spreading through my gut. “Have I done something wrong? I was very vigilant during my duties. If I’ve offended Astra in some way—”
“Daciana, no.” Lucian’s voice is firm but kind. He exchanges a glance with Seth, then focuses on me. “Astra is very happy with your service. She doesn’t want you to leave her side, either. But we need a liaison between the Kingdom and Kieran’s pack, and he seems to prefer you.”
The words make my chest tighten. Prefer me? What does that even mean?
“Why?” The word comes out sounding smaller than it should. “Why does he prefer me?”
Lucian and Seth share another look, and neither of them answers my question.
Lucian’s jaw is set.
“It’s a temporary assignment. And it’s final. You have no choice but to report to
