ISABEL POV

Alpha Xavier called for Valerian, who entered the room quietly. "Val, ensure these documents are locked away securely," Xavier instructed, handing him the papers. "And have Theodrin stand down. Send for Dyelin instead, I think it would best the Mistress of Spies handles this."

Valerian nodded, taking the documents and leaving the room. Xavier turned back to me, his expression softer but still serious. "Isabel, your actions have consequences. You need to understand that."

"I wanted to talk to my father, to give him an opportunity to defend himself, to look into his eyes as he did so. I can't believe that he would kill or even harm...