Elias noticed the lingering concern in the Royal Alpha's eyes and quietly stepped forward.
"I'll remain here with him," the elderly physician said reassuringly. "You don't need to concern yourself. If there's the slightest change in his condition, you'll know immediately."
Kade regarded him for a moment before giving a small nod.
"I'll leave him in your hands."
"You have my word."
Satisfied, Kade adjusted the cuffs of his sleeves before fastening the final button of his jacket. The warmth Dakota's phone call had briefly brought to his expression had disappeared completely. In its place remained the calm, imposing authority that had made even the oldest noble families think twice before opposing him.
Without another word, he turned toward the door.
"Let's go."
