Grace - POV
Zane stayed beside me, his face unreadable after my cold response. I expected him to walk away, but he didn’t budge.
“You must be a witch, because you’re definitely not human.” His whisper tickled my ear, sending a shiver down my spine.
“And I know you’re a vampire, so what’s your point?” I replied without turning to meet his gaze, keeping my voice steady.
“Why are you following the wrong path, joining an Alpha who only craves power and is willing to slaughter innocents to get it? If you’re just in it for the money, you can work with me instead.” His voice was smooth, but I knew Zane too well. This was his way of offering me a way out before taking matters into his own hands—before stopping me permanently from aligning with Ruth’s team. But how could I explain that my true
