Mary Ann’s POV
“Exactly what did Alpha Viktor know?”
Velvera’s smile deepened, though fear still flickered behind her eyes.
The crossbow remained aimed at me, but her grip had loosened slightly. She was enjoying this now. Enjoying the fact that she finally possessed information I wanted.
“More than he ever told you,” she said.
“That is not an answer.”
“You came here for the truth.”
“I came because you threatened me.”
“And yet you are listening.”
I forced myself to remain still.
The hidden communication device beneath my sleeve felt warm against my skin. Every word Velvera spoke was reaching the warriors outside.
Modric would hear it.
Kylian too.
Perhaps Viktor, if they had connected him to the channel.
“What was in the bloodline records?” I asked.
Velvera glanced toward the
