Hades
The name raised the tension but not necessarily in an averse way.
Kael spoke first. "What did he do?"
She actually chuckled, a bitter sound dredged from the darkest part of her heart. "What hasn't he done?"
Kael stayed level-headed, probing for more. "We've got time."
That was a lie, but I knew better than to interrupt. I doubted her name was even Daliah—not like I believed her from the start.
"Why would it be your concern? You're Lycans. The enemy."
Though the last part lacked conviction.
"I doubt the enemy would've rescued you and brought you to find your… kin."
There was no comeback for that fact.
"Your constant border-breaching Gammas are the reason there's conscription. Your people could have backed off years ago, but you refuse." Her voice wavered slightly, though the venom in her tone remained.
"Did you lose someone to Darius?" Kael asked.
She didn't speak. That was answer enough.
