I simply smiled. "I only told her what she needed to hear," I said to Ria, swerving to her. "Did anything happen while we were away?" I queried, as we took a turn into the hallway, heading to my chamber.

"Not at all. Everyone was busy worrying about you and Alpha Killian." Ria chimed sharply before snapping her fingers as if suddenly remembering something.

"What is it?" I spoke quickly, my eyes were on her.

"Shoot! I almost forgot. When patrolling last ...