MAXIMUS
My gaze darted back at Starlette, and I leaned close to her ear. “I’ll be right back.”
Her eyes widened, curiousity coursing through them, but she didn’t question me. “Okay.”
With that, I quickly stepped away and headed toward Amelia.
“Gabriel.” Amelia breathed once I was standing in front of her, and my stomach tightened.
I cast a wary look around, noting the people nearby. I couldn’t engage in a conversation with her here; else people would think their Alpha had gone crazy.
“Follow me.” I said as I began to walk. I didn’t stop until I got to a secluded area, far from the ceremony.
“What happened?” I quickly asked, searching her face for answers.
“He was here. I felt his presence. Briefly. I can’t feel it anymore, though. But he was here, Maximus.”
“That bastard!” My jaw
