Chapter Twenty-Three

-Aria-

“What does the alpha want to see me for?” I found myself asking and received a glare from the guard.

“It is not in my place to answer that,” he replied unsmilingly. My face was laced with some worry for the benefit of those in the room with me, but deep down, I was happy that the alpha was calling for me.

In that case, it meant my plan was working. I had better not celebrate too soon, I chided myself. I did not know what he had sent for me, it might not be what I thought.

“You must not keep the alpha waiting,” the guard’s menacing voice rang in my air and I frowned slightly. Okay, have I told anyone do not like how these guards speak to me? But he is the least of my worries now. I will deal with that when I can get Adonai’s attention.

“I will be right back,” I told Prisca without looking at her and braced myself towards the guard. I stood before him and he moved out of the way.

“After you,” he said as he pointed towards the door. I walked past him to the door and he followed be