ALESSIA What have I gotten myself into? I stood in the middle of the room like prey surrounded by three apex predators, waiting to be devoured. My eyes flicked between them. All three were dressed in black long-sleeve shirts and tailored black trousers that made them look dangerously powerful. Asher stood by the door, while Azriel lounged on a single sofa, legs spread wide, one hand resting on his jaw and the other drumming slowly on the armrest. His eyes were locked on me with unnerving intensity. Axel sat on the longer sofa, sipping his drink, a cruel smile playing on his lips. The dark vow in his gaze made my stomach twist. There was no doubt what was going through his mind. What a lustful monster. The most shameful part was the fact I could feel my heart pounding so loud, not

