Damon hurried back to his chambers, his boots pounding against the stone floor. The guards stationed outside his door bowed as he passed, their movements automatic, and well-practiced. But Damon had already walked past them when a thought struck him, stopping him in his tracks.Callie wouldn't have been able to get inside without them noticing.He paused and turned back to the guards, his heart already sinking. "Did any of you see my mate come in here?" he asked, trying to keep his voice level even though panic was starting to claw at his chest.The guards exchanged glances, then shook their heads. "No, Alpha," the senior guard replied."No one has come in since you left earlier," the other guard added, his tone apologetic, like he knew this wasn't the answer Damon wanted to hear."Okay," Damon said, the word coming out tighter than he intended.He pushed through his door anyway, needing to confirm for himself. Maybe she'd somehow slipped past them. Maybe she was waiting inside, wonde
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