Caius’s POV

Darius had his men escort me back to a room readied for me.

I knew he’d tightened the security—werewolves stationed outside, their eyes sharp, and ears tuned to every sound. But what gnawed at me wasn’t them. It was Kael.

Why hasn’t he answered the link?

Has he been caught?

There was no way I was sitting in here waiting to find out. My gaze swept the room until it landed on the window. Perfect.

I climbed through, landing softly on my feet, and straightened. Keeping my head ...