Silence swept through the office.
No one moved after Beta Jaxon announced that three members of Queen Mother Alira's staff were missing.
Draven stood at the head of the room, his expression unreadable. The air around him seemed to grow colder with every passing second. His storm-grey eyes swept across the frightened servants lined before him, lingering on each face long enough to make them lower their heads.
No one dared breathe too loudly. A sharp knock echoed against the office door. The guard entered and bowed immediately.
"Alpha."
Draven didn't look away from the servants.
"Speak."
"Captain Rowan has already dispatched warriors throughout the palace grounds. Every gate has been sealed. No one is permitted to leave the estate without your permission."
Draven finally nodded.
"Go
