Chapter 137

Darius

The flames in the hearth spat sparks as I leaned back in my chair, listening to Amelia’s voice over the line.

The idea that she couldn’t come to speak to me was one that I did not like. But I understood, given the circumstances, that she wouldn’t be able to do it for now.

“They’ve locked Luna Alaria and the child inside the Alpha’s house. He is refusing to let any of them out.” she whispered, low enough that no one around her would overhear. “Liam is furious. Madeline tried to calm him, but he’s unraveling. He won’t tell her anything, and it’s only making things worse. She is fighting and arguing, and she has made it her life’s mission to make him understand that she is furious.”

My mouth curved into a humorless smile. “Good. Let her doubt him. The more cracks there are, the easier it will be for me to pry them open. And eventually, it would be the right chance to play things our way.”

She hesitated. “I heard from the school that your sist