-Cecilia-
I felt my heart pounding faster and faster as Nolan’s family rejoined us. Everyone appeared less shaken now and more composed after a five-minute break.
However, when I glanced at Nolan’s older brother, I noticed him looking at me with profound sympathy. He seemed to be the only one who genuinely believed me or sensed that I was speaking the truth. He was a decent male, and I had a strong feeling he would make a good alpha too.
“My king—” Valerio raised his hand, cutting off Nolan’s father’s attempt to speak.
The room fell into a deathly silence, and Valerio toyed with it, allowing the silence to linger as he tapped a finger against the long mahogany table. The tension thickened, and I realized in that moment the extent of Valerio’s power and how intimidating he could truly b
