Lisa's POV
After taking my bath, I stood in front of the mirror, watching as droplets of water slid down my skin. My hair clung to my shoulders, damp and wild, just like the storm of emotions inside me. I reached for a towel and wrapped it around my body, my fingers trembling slightly as I thought about what lay ahead.
My eyes flickered to the dresses hanging in the closet—modest, elegant, the kind of clothing that wouldn’t draw too much attention. I almost reached for one, almost decided to blend into the background like I always did. But then I thought of her. Anne.
My jaw clenched.
I didn’t want her to get Alpha Nathan’s attention. The way she smiled at him, the way she lingered too close—it made something ugly coil inside me. He was cruel, ruthless, and every interaction we had lef
