Lily’s POV. Alpha Rik’s smirk widens as he continues to loom over me. “Does he like you too?” he asks, his voice dripping with malice. “It doesn’t matter. The more he likes you, the more you have to help me find out what exactly has fallen into his hands.” I struggle against him, my heart racing. The more I fight, the more excited he seems to become. His grip tightens, and I see the thrill in his eyes, the satisfaction he gets from my fear. “You won’t get away with this,” I hiss, my voice shaking with a mixture of anger and terror. Rik leans in closer, his breath hot against my ear. “We’ll see about that, Luna.” Just then, the sound of approaching footsteps echoes down the corridor. Rik’s demeanor shifts instantly. He releases me, stepping back and smoothing his clothes as if nothing

