The Alpha's Unraveling

Lucius POV

Veda's door was three corridors from the cell.

I could feel her before I reached it.

The specific warmth of a witch who had used a significant amount of power in the last twelve hours and was still radiating the edges of it.

I opened the door.

She was closing a bag.

Didn't stop when I walked in.

Didn't turn.

"I know why you're here," she said.

"Then explain it." My voice came out louder