Amanda's POV

I followed Beta Matthew into his room, and when we entered, he locked the door. He stood by the window while I positioned myself beside the door.

“Have a seat,” he gestured, and I sat on one of the couches.

An awkward silence filled the air as I waited for him to speak, to explain why he lied to Alpha Edward. After several minutes of silence, realizing he wouldn't initiate the conversation, I decided to break it.

“Why did you lie?” I asked.

He raised a brow and glanced at me before sighing and moving away from the window. Sitting on the couch across from me, he locked...