MEADOW'S POV. I continued staring at the empty path long after Damian disappeared from view. Something about that conversation stayed with me. "What do you think he was looking for on my neck?" I asked quietly. Mira frowned. "I don't know." Before either of us could say anything else, another voice interrupted. "Was that Damian Claw?" Both of us turned. Killian was walking toward us, his expression unreadable. I frowned and looked around. Where did he come from? "Alpha," Mira greeted with a bow. Killian gave a small nod before stopping in front of us. His eyes briefly met mine before shifting toward the path Damian had taken. "Was that Damian I just saw leaving?" I nodded. "Yes." His gaze returned to me. "What did he want?" There wasn't any accusation in his voice. He

