ROWENAI stood at the edge of the throne room, arms folded loosely, watching as Kieran ordered for Vee to be brought in. His face was carved out of stone, unreadable, but I could feel the storm in him. I’d seen that look before when his enemies thought themselves clever, when betrayal still lingered hot in the air.The doors creaked open, and Vee walked in with her soft steps, her hands clasped neatly in front of her. Her eyes darted once to me, then quickly to Kieran. She bowed low, her voice smooth as silk. “Alpha, you summoned me.”“Yes,” Kieran said, his tone clipped, cold enough to freeze the air between them. He didn’t rise from the throne; he leaned back, almost relaxed, though I knew it was deliberate. “I find myself… curious. Tell me, Vee, what is it that keeps you awake at night?”She blinked, clearly caught off guard, and her lips parted just a fraction before she forced a small smile. “My loyalty to you, Alpha. I worry whether I’ve done enough to prove it.”I almost laughe
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