Morvienne's back was pressed lightly against the cold wall of the secluded passageway, her heart beating loudly as she tried to calm down and stop panicking, while the person still kept his hand over her mouth to make sure she wouldn't scream.
"Okay," he said quietly, his voice low. "I will let go of you now. But promise me you won't shout. Nod if you understand."
Morvienne swallowed hard and nodded quickly, almost too fast, and only then did he slowly lower his hand.
"It's... It's okay," she whispered, her breath coming out in a shaky exhale. "You startled me, but I'm fine now." Then she straightened slightly, brushing her hair away from her face. "But why are you here, Beta Rook?"
"Alpha Sevrin asked me to speak with you," he answered, his expression and tone serious.
"Me?" Morvienn
