Somewhere inside the Kings Hotel, a family dinner was taking place. Present were the Alpha King and his two grandchildren, Silviana and her little sister.
"So, your girlfriend is not present?" the Alpha, seated at the head of the table, said as he noticed the empty seat beside Princess. His eyes shifted across the immaculate tablecloth, his small chest expanding with a calm, absolute draft of air that made the surrounding room feel instantly smaller.
Princess had been checking her tracking app to see Faye's current location. Her fingers tapped rapidly against the glowing screen beneath the edge of the table, her pulse thumping a fast, restless beat against her collarbone while her lungs pulled in short, cautious puffs of air.
She was at the gym, which made Princess wonder what could be so important that Faye had to leave.
