Karren’s POV
I had returned to my chambers after Selena abandoned me halfway to our walk..
The knock at my door came sharp, urgent, before dawn had fully broken. I
“My lord,” a servant’s voice trembled beyond the door. “It’s… it’s an emergency.”
My heart stuttered. My Instinct flared. Seems like emergencies that came at gentle hours. I pulled open the door, jaw tight.
“What is it?”
“It’s Commander Ryker, Alpha,” the servant whispered quickly. “There’s trouble in his chambers. The physician is already there.”
I didn’t bother with more questions. My stride carried me down the stone corridor, boots echoing against the cold floor. The packhouse seemed quieter than usual, as though the walls themselves listened for what news might come.
When I reached Ryker’s chambers, the heavy oak do
