Chapter 46

• KAEL
• There were enough rooms that no one had to share, but the alpha did not hesitate when I quietly asked for one anyway. He did not argue. He barely reacted at all. Still, when I told Aria to come with me, his eyes shifted to her for a brief second. There was concern there. He hid it fast, but I saw it.
• After Torin left us, I gathered everyone into my room and closed the door. The space felt tight once we were all inside. Quiet followed.