~ NYSSA
"A pack member?" Rowan asked but the guard shook his head.
"It is the Alpha from yesterday, sir. Should we throw him out again or…"
All the happiness I felt from earlier bled out of me as if drained.
I had such a great night with Rowan that I'd forgotten what made it happen in the first place. I'd forgotten all about Henry and his tryst with Aria.
The guilt came flooding back, and with it came an onslaught of shame so thick, I couldn't breathe.
"I will handle this," Rowan said finally, rising to his feet.
His jaw was set stubbornly, his hands fisted by his sides.
"I should come with—" I began but he shook my head.
"Stay here."
He glanced at Aria then back to me. The meaning was clear.
I said nothing as he walked out of the room, murmuring curses under his breath as he did.
The door slammed shut behind him, leaving Aria and I in thick silence.
