Kian’s POV
I stood at the door of Alpha Jose’s house with three elders behind me and my mother gripping my arm so tightly it hurt.
This house… I had walked in freely before. As an Alpha leader to show condolences in regards to Cecilia. Now I felt like an intruder.
Alpha Jose opened the door slowly. His eyes hardened the moment he saw me.
“Alpha Kian,” he said. “I hope its well?”
My mother stepped forward. “Jose… please. Let him speak.” He hesitated, then moved aside. “Come in.”
We entered the sitting room. Cecilia’s mother was seated there, sewing something. When she saw me, her hands stilled, and the thread slipped from her fingers.
The elders sat and so did my mother. I remained standing. My legs wouldn’t let me sit.
Alpha Jose looked at me with cold eyes. “What brought you here
