Chapter 46 – The Wolf Beneath the Skin
The tension at the Blackthorn estate was thick enough to slice with a blade. Since the explosion at the rooftop, Adrian had barely slept, his mind constantly racing through memories, pieces of conversations, shadows of secrets that refused to settle. Sophie was no different. Though her body was healing, her soul was wrapped in turmoil.
She stood by the window of the study, watching as the last of the snow melted under the golden touch of spring. Her eyes reflected more than just the changing season—they held the weight of betrayal, the echo of pain, and the fire of vengeance.
“Are you sure about this?” Adrian asked, stepping into the room, holding a manila folder.
Sophie turned. “About what?”
He handed her the folder. Inside were classified docum
