RAVEN
The moment Kieran's man showed up at my door, I knew something was off. He didn’t even knock twice—just one soft tap and a pause, like he wasn’t sure if I was in, or maybe he hoped I wouldn’t answer.
“The Alpha has summoned you,” he said, avoiding my gaze, his tone stiff and formal like he was delivering bad news. My stomach turned a little, but I gave a small nod and followed, not even bothering to ask what it was about. I already knew.
Kieran hadn’t looked me in the eye once since that night. Since his lips crashed into mine like a storm with no warning and even less apology. And ever since, it was like he couldn’t stand the sight of me, or maybe he couldn’t stand the sight of what he’d done. I didn’t know what was worse.
I stepped into his chambers, arms crossed tightly against my chest, doing my best to look unaffected even though my heart had already started hammering the moment I walked in. He stood by the window, back turned to me, rigid as stone.
“You sent it to me?” I
