When the World Falls Away

Kastor

Once Alpha Gideon disappears back toward the main hall, I turn around to face Maeve properly for the first time tonight. “I’m glad you came,” I start, my gaze sweeping from her pinned-up hair down the length of her dress. “Honestly, you look...”

My voice trails right off. Words usually come easily to me, especially in diplomatic settings like this, yet standing in front of her right now l