Chapter 36: Dangerous Alliances
(Vivian's POV)
My shoulder slammed against the pavement as I fell. The car sped away, leaving me sprawled on the sidewalk outside Thorne Towers.
"Miss! Are you alright?" A doorman rushed to help me up. His concerned face swam into focus as I tried to steady my breathing.
"I'm fine," I managed, though my voice shook slightly. "Just surprised."
The doorman frowned, looking in the direction the car had disappeared. "That looked intentional. Did you see the license plate?"
I shook my head, dusting off my clothes. Physically, I was unharmed, but something cold settled in the pit of my stomach. This hadn't been an accident.
Cora bristled beneath my skin, her hackles raised. My wolf sensed the danger before my human mind could fully process it.
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