Chapter 69

Killian's point of view

I don't know why my heart was pounding so loud, there was something in her words that terrified me. But I listened quietly.

"I really do not know, Killian," She muttered, after a long silence. "I was fast asleep in my chamber when the smoke from the fire stirred me awake. By then the fire had spread around." She paused, tears were gliding down her cheek. I brushed it off, listening as she continued. "I reached for the door, but it was locked. Someone had locked me and wanted me to die in that fire."

Thea burst out in tears. Her words confirmed my suspicion. But who could have tried to murder her, I was damned sure it wasn't anyone from the pack. But then again, there were still unsolved mysteries in the pack relating to Rowan and the witch that had murdered him. Could it possibly be the witch who tried to harm Thea? It could either be that witch or maybe, the Alpha of Thea's old pack had found her.

"Killian, I know someone doesn't want