My dormant wolf’s silence made me feel exposed under his scrutiny, as though every wall I’d built could shatter at any moment.
James, possibly sensing the tension, finally spoke. “We’re almost there.”
I nodded wordlessly, gripping the edge of the seat tightly to anchor myself. My stomach churned again, but I forced myself to breathe evenly. The last thing I needed was to show weakness in front of Dominic.
When we arrived at the mansion’s gates, the imposing structure loomed over us like a challenge. The weight of the memories tied to the building immediately settled heavily on my chest.
I barely had time to brace myself before we were ushered inside, and the chaos that greeted us was almost unbearable.
Sophia was the first thing I noticed. She was slouched on a chaise in the main
