~Aria~

My smile vanished.

I stared at Damon, my throat clamping.

Could he see through me?

Was there a chance he had an idea of what the chief elder demanded from me?

A guard strode in and broke the silence.

“Here to report. My Alpha, the guests are ready to meet you and the elders are here.”

“What a bummer,” Xander groaned.

Damon stood up immediately, his face rock hard.

“We'll continue another time, Luna. Lisa,” Xander said, his face apologetic.

I nodded, still unable to mutter words.

The moment the door closed after them, a sharp breath left me.

“You are troubled,” Lisa noted. “Is it the Alpha?”

“It's...