Chapter 61. Twisted Encounter

Taya's POV

"Ms. Palmer, come with me.” Jackson lightly touched my arm.

Only then did I come back to my senses. I followed him into one of the buildings.

The security system of the Knight pack was strict. Non-pack personnel had to have their identities verified before they could enter, no exception.

We each submitted to the facial scan, and once we were admitted past security, Tara walked over.

She greeted Jackson and then looked at me as I followed behind Jackson.

“Alpha Sterling, do you mind if I have a few words with Taya?”

“Ms. Palmer is your employee. Why would I mind?”

Tara’s tone sounded polite, but there was a hint of sarcasm in it. And by the way Jackson had answered her, it seemed as though he had picked up on the sarcasm as well and didn’t like it.

Jackson looked over at me. “I’ll wait for you inside.” Then, he led the members of the Sterling pack away.

As soon as he left, Tara smiled.

“You’