Kieran turned his head as a light knock echoed on the door. The house butler stood outside.
"Sir, the Alpha has requested your presence downstairs."
Kieran's gaze shifted to Leia, who was still fast asleep on the bed. He gently pulled the blanket up to her shoulders before quietly leaving the room.
As he descended the stairs and stepped into the living room, he was met with a tense atmosphere. Lucien stood in the center, visibly furious as he reprimanded members of the security team. The guards stood stiffly, heads bowed, as Lucien's scolding rang through the space.
"They slipped past you claiming to be harmless omegas, and none of you verified their backgrounds?" Lucien's voice thundered. "What are you even guarding if not the pack's safety?"
Ronan stood nearby, arms crossed with a grim expression on his face. When he noticed Kieran approaching, he gave a subtle nod in his direction.
Kieran stepped forward and addressed Lucien. "You called for me. What's going on?"
