KILLIAN'S POV.
I stood by the window after leaving Meadow.
My eyes followed the empty garden path where Damian had disappeared only minutes ago.
Something about that conversation bothered me.
It wasn't just that Damian had spoken to Meadow.
It was why.
Damian Claw wasn't the kind of man who stopped to chat with strangers for no reason.
A knock sounded at my office door.
"Come in."
The door opened slowly.
Mira stepped inside and immediately lowered her head.
"You wanted to see me, Alpha."
"I did."
She closed the door behind her and stood quietly, waiting.
She looked nervous.
I couldn't blame her.
Few people enjoyed being summoned to my office.
"Relax," I said.
"You're not in trouble."
She looked up in surprise.
"I'm... not?"
I shook my head.
"No."
She let out a quiet
