Aurélie POV
Now, all that’s left is time. Time to reveal whether every decision I’ve made has been enough or whether I’ve miscalculated yet again. Deep down, though, I can’t ignore the nagging certainty that part of Élodie’s release from Damien’s pack had nothing to do with mercy and everything to do with keeping the Saint Wolf firmly tethered as an ally.
Only now do I fully grasp why Alpha Quentin was so hesitant to step out from under the Bloodnight pack’s so-called protection. It’s a safety net, yes but one that can tighten around your throat the moment you forget who wove it.
Élodie’s laughter drifted faintly from the kitchen, where she was helping Dominique and Delphine decorate cupcakes. Fabrice and Théo kept watch nearby more for the children’s sake than hers while I sat in my o
