ASHERCassandra stiffened up at the mention of Silas’ name and quickly gathered up her belongings.“I should take my leave,” she said quietly, and she nervously tucked her hair behind her ear. “We can speak more later. Have a good night.”“You too,” I said, and then I addressed the guard. “Send him in at once.”The doors parted and in walked Silas Moses. My brother-in-law’s face was weary, and his eyes had dark circles beneath them as if he hadn’t gotten much sleep. Not that I could blame him, of course. Last night's events had gone long into the night. The entire Pack had been so thrilled to see the Beta that the celebration had been drawn out.Silas glanced at Cassandra but didn’t say a word as the beautiful healer passed him. Instead, he offered her a soft nod, which she returned in kind, and then he gave me a polite bow of respect.“Good evening, Your Majesty,” he said formally in his calm, even voice. “I hope I’m not interrupting anything.”“No, not at all, Silas,” I said, and I
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