The atmosphere in the office was thick with tension. My heart pounded in my chest as I tried to steady my breathing. Last night’s revelation had turned my world upside down. Damon Salvatore, the man I had been drawn to and feared in equal measure, was involved in the m******e of the Silver Moon Pack. And now, I was trapped in a game where one wrong move could cost me my life.
I forced myself to act normal as I settled at my desk. My fingers trembled as I booted up my computer, but I clenched my hands into fists to steady them. I couldn’t let Damon suspect that I knew the truth. Not yet.
Rachel strolled into the office, her usual cheerful demeanor a stark contrast to the storm brewing inside me. “Hey, Ava! You okay? You look a bit pale.”
I plastered a smile on my face. “Didn’t get much s
