"Where is she?" Damien muttered in panic as he spun around and rushed down the stairs.
His boots pounded against the marble as he ran through the halls, his heart slamming so hard against his chest it hurt. Rain was still pouring outside, but he didn't care. He burst through the main doors and into the yard.
Cold water soaked his hair and clothes instantly, but he didn't feel it.
His eyes went straight to the place where Sofia had been kneeling.
It was empty.
Only wet dirt.
His chest tightened painfully.
"Sofia!" he shouted, his voice echoing through the yard.
No answer.
His wolf snarled in fear.
"Guards!" Damien roared. "Guards, come here!"
Several guards rushed into the rain, their faces pale when they saw his expression.
"Where is she?" Damien demanded, his voice shaking with rage and panic. "She was kneeling here. Where is Sofia?"
The guards exchanged nervous looks.
One of them swallowed and stepped forward. "Alpha… she… she collapsed."
Damien's heart dropped.
