Alpha Klein stood motionless, his eyes fixed on the door Serene had quietly slipped through.

His jaw tightened and his fists slowly curled at his sides until his knuckles turned white, while the darkness in his eyes deepened.

He was about to take a step forward when a gentle hand rested on his back, stopping him.

Ria walked around to face him.A faint smile curved on her lips.

“You don’t have to bother yourself about her,” she said softly. “You’re already injured and those wounds need to heal.”

She glanced toward his room before looking back into his eyes.

“Just go inside and rest. I’ll handle her.”

Alpha Klein remained...