Ethan POV

I don't get the chance to apologize for the kiss.

Beta Niel's voice cuts through the mind link, urgent and sharp. 'Alpha, we have a breakthrough on the convoy attack.'

I pull back from Grace's door, my hand still raised. Ellen growls in frustration, but I force him down. 'Report.'

'We caught three rogues trying to flee the territory. Under interrogation, they confessed.'

My jaw clenches. 'Who hired them?'

'They don't know names. But ...