Alvira's P.O.V.
Elder Duke's screaming carried through from the main house. Nikolai was still holding me up when he ushered me through the back doors of the detached guest house and up to the stairs. Nikolai’s struggle and pain transferred to me through our bond, and my heart broke for him. He had looked up to the Elders. Especially his great grandfather. We all did.
I saw Alban trailing behind with our father. They were discussing something, but there was too much going on for me to hear. “Where are they going?” I asked when the pair veered away from the guest house. I’d never seen my father so angry before.
“No doubt back to the main house,” he replied with a hint of a growl in his tone. “Elder Duke arrived not long ago.” Nikolai saw me straining and scooped me up bridal style and c
