The Alpha's orders echoed in my mind as I walked out of Talon's office. The bond that tethered me to him, strained for a moment and I could tell that he was beyond livid, but why? I had no idea.

“Take her back home, Czar. I'll meet up with you as soon as I clear things with Talon.”

“Yes, Alpha.”

I didn't ask questions. Hell, I didn't need to. The look on Rowan’s face told me everything I needed to know. She was pissed, because of Talon and Ragnar.

She followed behind me, not ...