Zach POV

Shortly after the call, Frank's text comes in.

He's taking Kerris to the Moon Crest. I reply with an okay and ask him to call if anything interesting happens.

That was ten minutes ago, and I'm on my way out as well.

I was going to ask Terry to bring Madison to this premises, although not anywhere near my private quarters. I thought we could talk in the guest lounge near the building.

The beast says No.

Apparently, he talks now. Just like Ares.

'"It's inappropriate."'

These were his actual words.

The shocking part is how natural and familiar his voice sounded when he said it. Now, I'm...