Zoey's POV Suddenly, Russell's slender fingers stopped, and he looked up at me, his delicate eyebrows raised. Then came his cool and clear voice, "I agree." Troy, standing nearby, clearly showed a flash of surprise in his eyes, but quickly hid it. But how could I miss such a subtle change? Everyone was stunned. A sense of triumph quietly flashed through my heart. I pursed my lips, hiding this joy, not wanting anyone to see my little scheme. At this moment, Russell gazed at me with his deep black eyes. After a moment, his tone softened, and he said, "Come here." I walked up to him, pretending to be docile, but my heart was pounding like a rabbit. Now, I was even closer to him, and that Alpha aura was even stronger, surrounding me, yet it didn't make me feel oppressed. Instead, there

