Maria.
A knock suddenly sounded on the door.
The sharp sound broke the quiet that had settled in the room, pulling me away from my thoughts. For a moment I hesitated, glancing briefly over my shoulder before walking toward it.
I reached the door and pulled it open.
A rogue stood outside.
The moment the door moved, he straightened and bowed slightly, lowering his head respectfully even before his eyes fully met mine.
"Alpha Noah," he said quickly, his voice carrying urgency. "Your presence is required. The assassin has been found."
My heart skipped.
Galen had been found.
The words echoed in my mind before I could fully process them.
"Oh my…" I whispered under my breath.
Behind me, I felt Noah move slightly.
"You may leave," Noah said calmly from somewhere behind me.
His voice carried the quiet authority of someone used to giving orders.
The rogue bowed again without hesitation.
"Yes, Alpha."
Then he turned and hurried down the corridor.
