"Hi Harper, I'm glad you could make it," Darach said eagerly as Kyle brought me to the arranged meeting spot. To my surprise, he was alone, even as I spotted Damon's weapon on his arm.
"Is Beta Milo not coming with us?" Kyle asked, a worried frown on his face as he glanced around the courtyard. I couldn't see anyone else present, but I guessed Kyle could sniff out their presence more efficiently than I could.
I understood the reason for his anxiety; without Milo's presence, that would mean Kyle was effectively the only person with a wolf who could protect me from any threats.
"No. Unfortunately, there are other matters that require his attention," Darach said with a sigh. "My sister's behavior yesterday has spurred more talk about overthrowing me, so Milo needs to help me keep an ear out for any serious rumblings and hopefully squash them before they take fruit."
If Kyle was frowning then, he was almost spluttering with unease now.
