Gillow’s message had sent Arda’s heart racing, but she managed to steady herself. He can’t find me. I’m safe with Jacob. That thought was her anchor, though doubts lingered.
Determined to shake off negativity, she focused on the events that had led to this moment.
Earlier, Cain had introduced them to the pack and instructed some members to show them to their rooms. Arda was pleased to find her room positioned across from Chester’s, with Karina’s room beside hers.
Later, Karina had visited her, clearly frustrated.
“I can’t believe Jacob didn’t offer to show me around,” she complained.
“We’ve just arrived,” Arda reasoned. “We all need to rest.”
Karina had frowned. “Well, I don’t like how that girl was staring at him—and me.”
“I noticed it too,” Arda admitted. “But I don’t think it’s i
