Bryce POV I'm in the middle of training when Micah links me to come to his office. I immediately excuse myself and take the stairs two at a time. It has to be important for the king to be linking me directly. As I approach the door, I can hear growling and my hackles rise. I catch the scent of lavender and vanilla and Ryder is losing his mind that Miranda is inside the office. Why would she be back from the Scarlett Rose Pack? I knock and quickly push the door open. The sight in front of me makes me stop in my tracks. I look around the office for Miranda and my eyes land on my beautiful mate. I can see pain and sadness in her eyes and my heart squeezes in my chest. It takes all my restraint not to go to her. I look back at Jacob, who has Troy pinned to the wall. His eyes are black as ni