CHAPTER 58

Alpha Ador P.O.V

When she stepped through the open door, the sight of her alone was enough to thicken the air already stifling in the room. She glanced alternately at me and Relon, clearly marked by the tension between us. A little longer on Relon, then her eyes snapped across to me. I could see it: what had looked like ease on her face before suddenly collapsed into discomfort. But I didn't show any reaction. I'd chosen not to even now.

"Ador," she said finally, her voice low, but heavy with emotions she tried to keep inside. She stepped closer.

I hardened my voice. "Tell me everything. No cut. Leave nothing out." My words were crisp, but I had no choice. Compassion and tolerance had no place now. Not on a day when so much was staked on the balance.

"Tell him everything, just like how you told me," Relon added, only this time with a tone more mocking than helpful. Miranda did not acknowledge his words; they were too much of a jab.

She just sighed, a deep heavy breath as if it were ca