Alpha Vlad~ Carrying Milena to safety comes first, but finding out why the old man is here matters more. My father does not move without purpose. His time is his greatest asset. If he’s in Duskwarren, something critical dragged him out from Virethorn. And that vital thing is what I need to know. Kane opens the back of the car and I slide Milena into the seat. Sitting beside her, I settle her head on my left shoulder. Kane and Zoran position themselves in the front seats. “Are we returning to Drago’s packhouse?” Zoran hauls a seatbelt and clicks it in. “That’s the only place she is safe,” I respond. “What about your secret chamber?” Kane scoots behind. “Why don’t you take her there? Milena will be well protected in the chamber.” “I don’t take women to my chambers.” My fingers ball

