king jason pov
As I sped away from the meeting, the road ahead blurred, but my mind remained sharply focused. Lowell's false concern gnawed at me, each word he spoke ringing hollow. He had the air of a man with something to hide, and I couldn't afford to ignore my instincts.
The city lights flickered past, and I was still thinking about the meeting. The Alphas' reactions had been a mix of denial and indignation, but the undercurrent of fear was unmistakable. My accusation had struck a nerve. The possibility of a traitor among us was a bitter pill to swallow, but it was a reality we had to face.
My thoughts drifted to Norella, lying in that sick bed. I had to find out who was responsible for her attack and Jane’s death. My failures weighed heavily on me, but I couldn't allow them to par
