After Michael and Kathy went to the Alpha’s office, Michael immediately mind-linked Calvin to meet them there. Both of them had been worried sick ever since the ball ended. After Roselyn had left the event so suddenly, Calvin followed right after, and no one knew where he went. His sudden disappearance only added to their unease.
Michael had tried to reach him through the mind link several times, but Calvin ignored him until finally—thank the Goddess—he responded, saying only that he was on his way. That single response gave them both a sliver of relief, though they could still feel his turbulent emotions through the link.
Moments later, a sharp knock echoed on the Alpha’s office door before it opened. Calvin stepped inside, his face expressionless but his aura heavy and stormy. Even wit
