Rowan Emma pushed Elizabeth further into the room before sticking her head back out into the hallway and checking both directions. She came back in and slammed the door shut and locked it from the inside. Elizabeth stood in the middle of the room with her hands clasped together and her lower lip trembling. Her eyes were wide, and her heart was pounding. I felt an odd sense of discomfort hearing her panic again after she had been so calm this morning. My wolf bristled at the sensation. I stood and placed everything I had found on the desk before walking toward her. She stiffened like she wanted to step back. Like she wanted to run. From me. I realized that I had a scowl on my face. She likely thought she was in trouble or that I was angry. I gently placed my hands on her shoulders and

