Talon's mouth went dry. His survival instincts screamed at him to end this now but Luna needed to know. "I am afraid that discussion is for the princess alone," he said, bowing slightly.
Damien's fingers twitched on the window frame. "Do you plan on dying today, Beta Talon?" Damien asked softly. "You come into my land, my kingdom, to see my mate and you…" he extended a pale hand through the window, "hand me the card."
Talon winced. "Alpha Kyllian does not know I am here. He will kill me if he finds out I am here."
"Oh good," Damien drawled, sarcasm dripping from every syllable. "So everyone wants to kill you today. Excellent plan, Beta."
"What is the matter? You might as well tell me, because you cannot see the princess."
Talon swallowed hard, heart pounding. "The bond is not broken," he said at last.
Damien's eyes widened, just slightly—but the crack in his calm façade was undeniable. A chill rippled through the air. For a moment, he didn't breathe.
