"Leave us," Lucien said when all four of them arrived at the audience hall. Cassie and Quinn exchanged worried glances.
"Maybe we should stay," Cassie offered.
"No," Lucien replied curtly. "I wish to be alone with Miss Woodland."
The Beta's mate and the Gamma thus left, not without throwing glances at the remaining two repeatedly, as if worried that they might claw at each other when left alone.
"What is this about?" Lucien asked without preambles.
Lillian gave him a polite smile.
"I beg the Luna to speak about his demand first."
"Ladies first."
"No, the Luna first."
Lucien heaved a sigh.
"There is, as you might notice, some tension within the pack. I guess people are confused about the relationship between you, Ronan, and me."
