LAYLA'S POV
Kieran's eyes narrowed.
Commander Thorne stood somewhere beyond the alcove. I couldn't see his face, but I recognized his deep, commanding voice. He was one of the most intimidating men in Silverfang Keep, and the last person I wanted discovering us inside a hidden chamber.
"Report," he muttered.
A brief silence followed.
Then I heard the faint sound of a communication stone being activated.
"She has found the hall," Thorne said.
My blood turned cold.
I stared at Kieran. He looked down at me.
I could tell from his expression that he had heard the words too. His hand tightened slightly around my waist, but he didn't move.
Thorne continued speaking. "No, not yet. Not until the blood moon."
I felt like the air had been knocked out of my lungs.
She.
He was talking about me. There was no doubt in my mind.
I tried to understand what I had just heard, but my thoughts were moving too quickly. I had so many questions.
