~Lucian~

"Alpha Lucian!!"

The scream pierced through the walls of my chamber, and I was on my feet before my mind could fully process what I'd heard. My heart slammed against my ribcage as I bolted out of the room, Zair roaring inside me.

'Our mate!' he snarled. 'Something's wrong!'

I didn't need him to tell me that. I could feel it—a pull so intense it made my chest ache. I ran faster than I ever had, my feet barely touching the ground as I raced toward the healing room.

When I ...