~ Elara ~
"Don't worry," he continued, his voice low enough that only I could hear him over the conversations behind us. "Your secret is safe here. We're among friends who understand evolutionary advantages."
"Friends?" I challenged quietly. "Is that what you call the wolves you've been experimenting on? The ones screaming behind locked doors in your research facility?"
Something dangerous flashed in his eyes, there and gone in an instant. "Progress requires sacrifice, Elara. Your mother understood that better than anyone."
The mention of my mother again. "What do you know about my mother?" I demanded, no longer caring about maintaining my cover.
Damon's smile widened as he released my wrist and checked his watch. "Perfect timing. Dinner is about to be served, and afterward... well, I
