Hector

"Do we need to talk?" Her voice wafted, interrupting me in my conversation with Kia, Dexter, and my Beta.

"Can't you see I'm in the middle of something?" I retorted, my eyes turning to face her. She was now growing wings, more than her structure could carry.

Her eyes met my gaze. "It's important," she said flatly, walking away before I could respond.

Lucas' look was threatening, but I nodded to him. "I will be back," I said, standing up to join her.

We were now at the far end of the palace, before she finally stopped.

"What was that all about?"

"Spare me that, Hector. I should be...