James examined him silently as he limped out of the panic room, his feelings and thoughts hidden behind his dark eyes.

"We'll meet at the office," he said, with his arms folded behind his back as he walked away.

Liam showered and returned to studying.

A few minutes later, there was a knock on the door. Liam sighed and said, "Come in."

James strolled in with a guarded expression and his hands behind his back. "Alpha, there's something you need to ...