Kaia chuckled, though her voice still wavered with emotion. "You already are."
As Azriel and Lora reached the helicopter on the helipad, they were greeted by an unexpected sight: James, their Beta, stood there, slouched with a long, sullen face. His usual confidence was gone, replaced by an air of frustration and sadness. Lora exchanged a quick, suggestive glance with Azriel, both sensing that something was deeply wrong.
"Spill it," Azriel said, his tone short but not unkind, getting straight to the point. He was never one for beating around the bush, especially when it came to his inner circle.
James shifted, clearly annoyed but unwilling to speak at first. His jaw clenched, and he shook his head in frustration, staring off toward the horizon like he wanted to be anywhere but here. Lo
