An Agonizing Wait

Cassian

I can’t find Astrid. I can’t find her anywhere.

I scour the pack house, frantic, poking my head into public and private places. I surprise servants and nobles. I get the impression Ronan has called the Alphas in from their various regions and they are beginning to arrive.

My suspicion is confirmed when I push past the guards and throw open the doors to the receiving room. Ronan is on his t