Lara's pov
As we sat together, the pages of our shared chapter whispered memories of our adventure, and Graham's warm gaze captured mine. With a subtle nod, my wolf confirmed that he was the one Adam, my reliable beta, had mentioned. I was comforted by the truth Adam shared, even though Alexa's abrupt departure and Graham's pursuit caused some early chaos. The silence in the room was broken as we got closer to the end of our chapter with Alexa's arrival. Her eyes had a strange glitter that made me think she was controlled by a force I'd never seen before. It was instinctual for me to know that the Red Wolf had her. I stood up, my senses sharpened, and a wave of urgency passed through me. Graham reciprocated my worry by holding onto my hand. An invisible tension grew in the air, a sign of
