A loud knock on the main office door broke his train of thought, and they both froze with the pillow between them and him on top of her.
"Go away if you want to live!" Forrest growled, the sound menacing as hell itself.
"General," one of his soldiers remained calm despite the threat, "I am afraid it's urgent."
"I said go away—"
"The delegation from the North arrived, and your presence is required at the Alpha Convocation."
Forrest and Elene both froze, exchanging glances.
"Tell them I'll be there shortly!" Forrest yelled, and they heard the soldier's receding steps.
"This is bad!" Elene told him. "If a delegation from the North has already arrived, they believe I’m dead or imprisoned."
"It's not like this was unexpected,” Forrest tried to reassure her. “But, regardless, it’s a net
