Chapter 110

Kyra's POV I was startled by a worried voice calling out, "Elle!" When I looked up, Caleb Walter, my boss, stood a few meters away, concern etched across his face. He was impeccably dressed in his usual business attire, black-rimmed glasses perched on his nose. Why is he here? He rushed to my side, his eyes scanning me for injuries. "Are you okay? Are you hurt?" I glanced back at Nathan, who stood watching us with an unreadable expression, his minty scent carrying subtly on the breeze. "Sir, why are you here?" I asked, my voice betraying my exhaustion. He clenched his jaw. "It's natural for an employer to worry about his promising employee." I wasn't sure I should accept his explanation, but I simply nodded as one of the Alpha Council investigators approached us. "Miss Elle—" "Kyra," I interrupted, deciding there was no reason to hide my identity anymore. "Kyra Monroe." From the corner of my eye, I saw Mr. Walter's forehead crease in confusion. I understood if he wouldn't want me as hi