THIRD PERSON POV
Esther paced back and forth in her hospital room, her phone clutched tightly in her hand. The curtains were drawn, casting long shadows across the sterile walls. Her eyes were alight with a mix of excitement and malice as she dialed Aiden’s number. She had been planning this for days, and everything was falling into place perfectly.
Aiden picked up on the third ring. “What is it?” he asked, his voice curt.
“It’s all set, Aiden,” Esther said, her tone dripping with satisfaction. “Valerie is going to be in the custody of the Council soon. It will make your job so much easier.”
Aiden paused for a moment before responding. “How do you plan to make that happen? Valerie is under Caleb’s protection, and Damien seems intent on keeping her safe as well. That’s not going to be
