“That’s no small mercy,” Owen mutters, his gaze cold as I glance at him.
“The Academy and the people who live here are mine to protect,” Lana goes on. “I take that very seriously. I’ve been informed that you two came here for a singular reason that doesn’t pose a threat to anyone, and I’m willing to help you find the woman you’re looking for. If she’s still here, I’ll reach out and ask if she’d like to meet with you. If she already left, then she’s in good health and she’s with her family now so I’d ask that you respect that and move on.”
I nod slowly. “I understand.”
Her gaze moves past me, and I glance to the side to see Falcon get to his feet.
He moves to my side, his attention on Lana. “It shouldn’t be too hard to identify her.”
His tone isn’t exactly warm and friendly, but his anger is under control, at least.
“Oh?” Lana asks, raising an eyebrow as she looks back at him. “What makes you say that?”
I watch as his jaw tightens and he starts to frown.
Why does it feel like he doesn’t want to tell her?
Whatever it is, if it’ll help, he should want to say it.
Seconds pass before he finally blows out a breath.
“She’s the only Beta.”
“Beta?” I echo in shock.
It doesn’t make sense. That rescue he helped with was all about saving Omegas who’d been sold to creeps. Betas weren’t mentioned. They weren’t a part of it.
At least, as far as I knew.
Falcon’s hard stare moves to my face, and suddenly all I can think about is the waitress I bumped into in the ballroom.
“Am I missing something here?” Lana asks, sounding vaguely amused.
It’s got to be the same woman.
“Does she have red hair?”
Falcon sucks in a breath as his eyes widen. “How …?”
“I think I might have just met her,” I admit, before I turn back to Lana.
She clears her throat. “I know who you’re talking about. She’s doing well now. Was that all you needed to know?”
“No,” Falcon says. “I waited for the alliance to update me for weeks. It’s not enough anymore. I need to see her to know she’s okay.”
Now, I get why he’s been so agitated. It’s all starting to make sense.
I knew something was off, but I didn’t come out here expecting to meet another true mate.
Why didn’t he tell me?
Is it possible he didn’t know?
How the hell could he not know the instant they met?
Questions fill up my head while Falcon stares at Lana, waiting for her to respond.
She seems hesitant. Obviously, she’s concerned for the Beta’s safety.
